Thank you for your prompt feedback and the macro. However, what I am looking for is to specifically lock cell ranges instead of the entire worksheet. Here is additional clarification;
- If task is completed by 12:00 PM, the user updates cell ranges A2:A14. However, if the deadline has passed the user will put his/her initials in columns B2:B14. - If task is completed by 3:00 PM (15:00 military time), the user updates cell ranges A15:A20. However, if the deadline has passed the user will put his/her initials in columns B15:B20. - Each row is a separate task and has its own deadline which will be stored in cells C2:C20. - The same rules will apply on multiple tabs on the same workbook Thanks again Deepak! On Jun 18, 2:49 am, Deepak Pal Singh <deepaktheind...@gmail.com> wrote: > I hope this is what you're looking.. > > On Sat, Jun 18, 2011 at 7:29 AM, AyaNayzgi ZeWolqait > <ayanay...@gmail.com>wrote: > > > > > > > > > Hello, > > > I am trying to find out if there is a way of protecting or preventing > > modification of excel cells after a predetermined deadline has > > elapsed. For instance in cells A1:A20 a user is expected to input his/ > > her initials if a task is completed by certain deadline, let's say > > 2:00 PM. However, if the current time is past 2:00 PM the cell range > > A1:A20 would automatically lock preventing the user from entering > > their initials in this cell range. In stead they will be required to > > input their initials in another range where it will be noted as being > > late. > > > Is there a function or Macro that an do this for me on the background > > with little to no manual intervention? > > > Thanks for your help in advance. > > > -- > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Some important links for excel users: > > 1. Follow us on TWITTER for tips tricks and links : > >http://twitter.com/exceldailytip > > 2. Join our LinkedIN group @http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1871310 > > 3. Excel tutorials athttp://www.excel-macros.blogspot.com > > 4. Learn VBA Macros athttp://www.quickvba.blogspot.com > > 5. Excel Tips and Tricks athttp://exceldailytip.blogspot.com > > > To post to this group, send email to excel-macros@googlegroups.com > > > <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> > > Like our page on facebook , Just follow below link > >http://www.facebook.com/discussexcel > > > > OnTime.xlsm > 22KViewDownload -- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Some important links for excel users: 1. Follow us on TWITTER for tips tricks and links : http://twitter.com/exceldailytip 2. Join our LinkedIN group @ http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1871310 3. Excel tutorials at http://www.excel-macros.blogspot.com 4. Learn VBA Macros at http://www.quickvba.blogspot.com 5. Excel Tips and Tricks at http://exceldailytip.blogspot.com To post to this group, send email to excel-macros@googlegroups.com <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Like our page on facebook , Just follow below link http://www.facebook.com/discussexcel
