Protection.AllowDeletingColumns property (Excel)
Returns True if the deletion of columns is allowed on a protected worksheet. Read-only Boolean.
Syntax
expression.AllowDeletingColumns
expression A variable that represents a Protection object.
Remarks
The AllowDeletingColumns property can be set by using the Protect method arguments.
The columns containing the cells to be deleted must be unlocked when the sheet is protected.
Example
This example unlocks column A, and then allows the user to delete column A on the protected worksheet.
Sub ProtectionOptions()
ActiveSheet.Unprotect
'Unlock column A.
Columns("A:A").Locked = False
' Allow column A to be deleted on a protected worksheet.
If ActiveSheet.Protection.AllowDeletingColumns = False Then
ActiveSheet.Protect AllowDeletingColumns:=True
End If
MsgBox "Column A can be deleted on this protected worksheet."
End Sub
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