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What is UserInterFaceOnly in Excel?

What is UserInterFaceOnly in Excel?

What is UserInterFaceOnly? The UserInterFaceOnly is an optional argument of the ProtectMethod in VBA that we can set to True. By setting this argument to True Excel will allow all Excel VBA macros to run on the Worksheet that protected with or without a password. For manual changes it will be still protected.

Can a macro run on a protected sheet?

The UserInterFaceOnly is an optional argument of the Protect Method that we can set to True, the default is False. By setting this argument to True Excel will allow all Excel VBA macros to run on the Worksheet that protected with or without a password.

How do I protect a sheet in a macro?

Protect All Worksheets in Workbook using VBA – Exmaple:

  1. Open an excel workbook.
  2. Press Alt+F11 to open VBA Editor.
  3. Insert a Module for Insert Menu.
  4. Copy the above code and Paste in the code window.
  5. Save the file as macro enabled workbook.
  6. Press F5 to execute it.

How do I run a VBA code in a protected sheet?

How to run VBA code on a protected sheet

  1. Give the password alongwith before your code so that the Sheet is first Unprotected with .Unprotect.
  2. The Sort code as mentioned earlier.
  3. Then . Protect to protect the Sheet again.

What does userinterfaceonly do in VBA Excel?

In VBA Excel if I protect sheets with UserInterFaceOnly:=True option after I close and open the file again the UserInterFaceOnly mode is not active, only Password protection. Why? You can’t do it without reapplying UserInterfaceOnly:=True after reopening the workbook.

When to use userinterfaceonly to protect a sheet?

If the sheet already is protected with a password just use the userinterfaceonly line. For example you can do this when the workbook opens. Then any macro can make changes and you don’t have to worry about unprotecting the sheets. You must log in or register to reply here. Printing off sheet and reprotecting advice needed.

How are buttons used in the user interface?

Radio buttons Radio buttons are used to allow users to select one item at a time. Dropdown lists Dropdown lists allow users to select one item at a time, similarly to radio buttons, but are more compact allowing you to save space. Consider adding text to the field, such as ‘Select one’ to help the user recognize the necessary action. List boxes

Is there a way to re-enable the user interface protection?

To re-enable the user interface protection after the workbook is opened, you must again apply this method with UserInterfaceOnly set to True. If you want to make changes to a protected worksheet, it is possible to use the Protect method on a protected worksheet if the password is supplied.