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Understanding the Warning Popups in the Finance Planner for Creatives
You may see a warning popup when you try to make certain changes in the Finance Planner for Creatives. These warnings are designed to protect formulas or formatting in important areas of the planner—but not all warnings require action.
Here’s how to know when to pay attention… and when it’s safe to ignore the message.
✅ When It’s Safe to Disregard the Warning:
You can safely ignore the popup if you’re doing any of the following:
Hiding or expanding rows/columns
Resizing rows/columns
Sorting or filtering the itemized tables
Changing cell colors or formatting
In these cases, just click “OK” or “Continue” to proceed.
⚠️ When to Pay Attention:
Always pause and double-check your selection if you see a warning while:
Editing a shaded or non-bordered cell (which is locked for a reason)
Deleting cells or dragging over areas that may contain formulas
Modifying header rows or labels
Overwriting any cell that doesn’t have a visible border
If you're unsure, it's best to cancel, review the instructions on the sheet, and make sure you're only editing cells that are clearly marked as editable.
💡Tip: If you're trying to clear or update data and get a warning, make sure your selection includes only bordered cells, or refer to the “Clearing Data Safely” guide for step-by-step help.
See more on which cells you should and shouldn’t edit here →
