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Stopping Excel From Opening

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    Stopping Excel From Opening

    Hello Everyone,

    i was wondering if there is any way to shut down an Excel File if Macro's are not enabled. i have some information i would like to protect in the file

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    Hi, Josh. There is really no way to do exactly what you are asking, but an alternative is to create a single sheet that will open if macros are not enabled, which will not allow the user to access any of the other data in your workbook. See the following link:

    http://www.dotxls.com/excel-security...e-excel-macros

    HTH

    Jason

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    Thanks a bunch that helped a lot. I think I can use Macros to unfind sheets I want protected. Thanks

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    No problem, Josh.

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