XL2000: How to Determine If a Workbook or a Worksheet Is Protected (213761)

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To determine whether a workbook is protected, you can use the sample code provided in "Example 1." To determine whether a worksheet is protected, you can use the sample code provided in "Example 2."

Example 1: Determining Whether a Workbook Is Protected

Dim X As Boolean

Sub Test_Workbook_Protection()

    X = False

    If ActiveWorkbook.ProtectWindows Then X = True
    If ActiveWorkbook.ProtectStructure Then X = True

    If X = False Then
        MsgBox "The workbook is not protected."
    Else
        MsgBox "The workbook is protected."
    End If

End Sub
				

Example 2: Determining Whether a Worksheet Is Protected

Sub Test_Worksheet_Protection()

    X = False

    If ActiveSheet.ProtectContents Then X = True
    If ActiveSheet.ProtectDrawingObjects Then X = True
    If ActiveSheet.ProtectScenarios Then X = True

    If X = False Then
        MsgBox "The worksheet is not protected."
    Else
        MsgBox "The worksheet is protected."
    End If

End Sub