disable sort function in Excel 2002

Is it possible to disable the sort function in Excel? I want to prevent data entry personnel from sorting a spreadsheet without preventing them from entering data. Thanks!

Hello amhamib,

Welcome to the Forum!
Run this macro to disable sorting.

Sub DisableSorting()

  Dim CmdBar As Object
  Dim Ctrl As Object
  
    Set CmdBar = Excel.CommandBars("Worksheet Menu Bar")
    Set Ctrl = CmdBar.Controls("&Data")
    Set Ctrl = Ctrl.Controls("&Sort...")
    
      Ctrl.Enabled = False
      
End Sub

Adding the Macro
1. Copy the macro above pressing the keys CTRL+C
2. Open your workbook
3. Press the keys ALT+F11 to open the Visual Basic Editor
4. Press the keys ALT+I to activate the Insert menu
5. Press M to insert a Standard Module
6. Paste the code by pressing the keys CTRL+V
7. Make any custom changes to the macro if needed at this time
8. Save the Macro by pressing the keys CTRL+S
9. Press the keys ALT+Q to exit the Editor, and return to Excel.

To Run the Macro...
To run the macro from Excel, open the workbook, and press ALT+F8 to display the Run Macro Dialog. Double Click the macro's name to Run it.

Sincerely,
Leith Ross