Hi Iain, The problem with linking, is the information or collums neaded could change,and the original workbook will not be saved with the information entered. The protection I am using is the basic Protect "Sheet" (all checked), Protect "workbook" (windows only). I am trying to supply a "extra" workbook that If someone neaded to create a custom report, the can copy the rows and collums that they nead From my "Protected Workbook" and paste the information neaded in there own .xls file (Unprotected),where they can do what ever. Thx Dan