Date:         Wed, 25 Apr 2007 15:05:44 -0500
Reply-To:     "Beadle, ViAnn" <viann@spss.com>
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From:         "Beadle, ViAnn" <viann@spss.com>
Subject:      Re: Trying to lock one column so only I can change it
Comments: To: Jennifer Jones <jjones@PUCKETT.ORG>
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How are people editing this data--using SPSS? If so, there's no way to do this in SPSS.

You can lock variables in SPSS Data Entry which is a separate product.

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From: SPSSX(r) Discussion [mailto:SPSSX-L@LISTSERV.UGA.EDU] On Behalf Of Jennifer Jones
Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 1:46 PM
To: SPSSX-L@LISTSERV.UGA.EDU
Subject: Trying to lock one column so only I can change it

I have a data set that that multiple people will be making entries on.
While I do want others to make their entries there are certain columns that
I will be setting up in advance that I do not want them to accidently make
any changes to.

How can I permanently lock individual columns so that only I am able to
make changes to them. I am working with a very large data set and minor
mistakes could result in major headaches down the road.