Written by Allen Wyatt (last updated May 23, 2022)
This tip applies to Excel 97, 2000, 2002, and 2003
The AutoFill feature of Excel can be a great timesaver when entering information. However, you may want to disable the feature for a particular workbook; perhaps you don't want the feature to be used by anyone using your workbook. Doing so is easy if you create a macro that can recognize when you are working with that particular workbook.
To turn off the AutoFill feature for a particular workbook, follow these steps:
Private Sub Workbook_Activate() Application.CellDragAndDrop = False End Sub
Private Sub Workbook_Deactivate() Application.CellDragAndDrop = True End Sub
The first macro is only run when the particular workbook is activated. In other words, when the workbook attains focus or is selected. When a different workbook attains focus, then the second macro is executed.
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ExcelTips is your source for cost-effective Microsoft Excel training. This tip (2594) applies to Microsoft Excel 97, 2000, 2002, and 2003. You can find a version of this tip for the ribbon interface of Excel (Excel 2007 and later) here: Turning Off AutoFill for a Workbook.
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