How to Determine If a Workbook or a Worksheet Is Protected

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Example 1: Determining Whether a Workbook Is Protected

   Dim X As Boolean

   Sub Test_Workbook_Protection()

       X = False

       If ActiveWorkbook.ProtectWindows Then X = True
       If ActiveWorkbook.ProtectStructure Then X = True

       If X = False Then
           MsgBox "The workbook is not protected."
       Else
           MsgBox "The workbook is protected."
       End If

   End Sub
				

Example 2: Determining Whether a Worksheet Is Protected

   Sub Test_Worksheet_Protection()

       X = False

       If ActiveSheet.ProtectContents Then X = True
       If ActiveSheet.ProtectDrawingObjects Then X = True
       If ActiveSheet.ProtectScenarios Then X = True

       If X = False Then
           MsgBox "The worksheet is not protected."
       Else
           MsgBox "The worksheet is protected."
       End If

   End Sub