Application.DataEntryMode property (Excel)
Returns or sets Data Entry mode, as shown in the following table. When in Data Entry mode, you can enter data only in the unlocked cells in the currently selected range. Read/write Long.
Syntax
expression.DataEntryMode
expression A variable that represents an Application object.
Remarks
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| xlOn | Data Entry mode is turned on. |
| xlOff | Data Entry mode is turned off. |
| xlStrict | Data Entry mode is turned on, and pressing Esc won't turn it off. |
Example
This example turns off Data Entry mode if it's on.
If (Application.DataEntryMode = xlOn) Or _
(Application.DataEntryMode = xlStrict) Then
Application.DataEntryMode = xlOff
End If
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