I have created some drop down lists and have unchecked the "Show error alert after invalid data is entered" under the Error Alert tab to enable manual entry into the cell. The problem that I am encountering is that I can enter data manually into the cell that also contains the drop down only if the sheet is unprotected. As soon as I protect the sheet, manual entry is no longer allowed. I have verified that the cells I want to allow manual entry in are unlocked. Am I missing something?
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Drop Down List with Manual Entry Allowed
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I am not sure if I follow what you are asking. I am using Excel 2010 and have selected a cell and clicked "Data Validation" on the ribbon. In the Settings tab, I have selected "List" from the Allow drop down and have "Ignore blank" and "In-cell dropdown" checked. In the Source box, I have various vehicle numbers for our department (421, 422, 444, 446, 448...). I have no input message and have disabled the error alert. If I have the sheet unprotected, I am able to use the type in the cell or use the dropdown list. If I protect the sheet, I am unable to type in the cell, I can only select from the drop down list. I have verified that the cell is not locked or hidden in the cell properties. I need to protect the sheet so that only unlocked cells can be modified but I also need to enable a manual entry into the cell utilizing a drop down list.
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Ok, I actually resolved my issue. When I protect the sheet, I have to not only allow "Select unlocked cells", but also allow "Edit objects". Hopefully this is the correct solution, if anyone has another thought, please feel free to chime in!
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