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383039 2005-08-22 13:41:00 I'm using Excel 2000. I have created a form in MS Excel for user input. I have unlocked the cells I want the users to input into, then protected the sheet. When the user presses the tab key the focus changes to the next unlocked cell. How do I change the order in which the tab key takes the user from cell to cell? :confused: Cardienz (8763)
383040 2005-08-23 01:14:00 Hi, when you say "form" your meaning just some data in a sheet not a VBA Userform correct?

In the case of tabbing in a sheet, the direction is by default left to right then down. If you want to change the order then you would have to re-arrange the data on the sheet so it meets your requirements. However, it could be done with code but seems over-the-top when you could easily amend the sheet.

You can amend the direction after you press the enter key by amending the options under Tools|Options|Edit tab then changing the move selection after enter option. However, this will move to both protected and non-protected cells alike.
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