Here is my dilemma...

I have an Excel sheet that has cells where folks are not allowed to edit and others where they do need to be allowed (insert data) I understand and know how to allow access to what they should be able to do and no access to what they should not be able to do. I know how to protect the sheet with a password. Here's the rub which I can't figure out, assuming there is a way to do this.

I still need them to be able to sort the column(s) without being able to change info in the cells where they are not allowed to. For example, I want them to be able to sort company names alphabetically while not having the ability to change the name. I have checked the allow to sort/filter boxes during my setup, but still have a problem.

The problem is that when I set this up and try to filter it won't allow me to do so and asks for a password.. It comes up with something like "the sheet is password protected and you may need to enter a password" Them having to enter a password really defeats the purpose of what I am trying to do. Maybe I am missing something so I thought I would come to the pros to find out. In a nutshell, I want the sheet protected but want them to be able to filter without first having to enter a password.

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PS: To be more specific, I need it to allow them for example to put names in alphabetical order. I know the setup will allow them to pick a name, date, etc. but I want them to be able to have all filter functions they would have if the sheet was not protected.