expression.AllowFiltering
expression Required. An expression that returns a Protection object.
Remarks
The AllowFiltering property can be set by using the Protect method arguments.
The AllowFiltering property allows the user to change filter criteria on an existing AutoFilter. The user cannot create or remove an AutoFilter on a protected worksheet.
The cells to be filtered must be unlocked when the sheet is protected.
Example
This example allows the user to filter row 1 on the protected worksheet and notifies the user.
Sub ProtectionOptions()
ActiveSheet.Unprotect
' Unlock row 1.
Rows("1:1").Locked = False
' Allow row 1 to be filtered on a protected worksheet.
If ActiveSheet.Protection.AllowFiltering = False Then
ActiveSheet.Protect AllowFiltering:=True
End If
MsgBox "Row 1 can be filtered on this protected worksheet."
End Sub