How do I Protect worksheet and use filters also in excel?

[Guest]

I create many spreadsheets for users. I unlock all the cells where they are
allowed to enter data and protect the sheet after that. Up to this point
everything is fine. But when I have autofilter attached to the table it
cannot be used by the users because autofilter only works when the sheet is
unprotected. Is there a way I can still protect the formulated cells and use
autofilter?

 

[Dave Peterson]

If you already have the outline/subtotals/autofilter applied, you can protect
the worksheet in code (auto_open/workbook_open??).

Option Explicit
Sub auto_open()
With Worksheets("sheet1")
.Protect Password:="hi", userinterfaceonly:=True
'.EnableOutlining = True
.EnableAutoFilter = True
End With
End Sub

It needs to be reset each time you open the workbook. (excel doesn't remember
it after closing the workbook.)

If you're new to macros, you may want to read David McRitchie's intro at:
http://www.mvps.org/dmcritchie/excel/getstarted.htm