Unable to Record Macros???

ply@lockton.com

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I have a worksheet that won't allow me to record a macro. However, if I open up a new workbook, I can. Any ideas why this one file won't let me record?
 

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What is it doing that indicates it will not allow you to record ?
Have you tried closing the sheet and reopening it ?
Do you have the sheet in Read only mode ?
 
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What is it doing that indicates it will not allow you to record ?
Have you tried closing the sheet and reopening it ?
Do you have the sheet in Read only mode ?

Msgbox comes up "You are unable to record a macro"
Closing and reopening didn't work.
Sheet was not in Read only mode.
 
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Close, but not quite. There aren't any strings greater than 255 characters. In fact, the max has been about 50 characters. Here's the kicker though - I tried to copy and paste the info into a new worksheet and I was allowed to record. This may make it a moot point now, but I was just wondering in case it happens in the future (on a sheet with too much to copy/paste). Thanks everyone.
 
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