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Kindly help asap! I have the same question Report abuse. Details required :. Cancel Submit. Graham Mayor Micrksoft. If not already displayed, display the Developer Tab microsoft word 2016 selection is locked how to unlock free check the protection settings. Thanks for your feedback. How satisfied are you with this reply?
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Was this reply helpful? Yes No. Sorry this didn't help. What you're describing is quite possible if 'read-only' editing restrictions have been applied to the document and you're trying to edit a protected area.
It can also happen if the document has been marked as Final; in which case you should see a warning when you open the document. Contrary to what you've been told, opening a read-only document as read-only you get a choice does not produce such a message - you can actually edit such a document but those edits can't be saved over the original. Likewise, repairing Office is not a remedy in this case. Choose where you want to search below Search Search the Community.
Every time I try to type on Microsoft Word, I get a message that the selection is locked. I need to unlock it so I can type! This thread is locked. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread. I have the same question Report abuse. Details required :. Cancel Submit. ManuelCapiro Independent Advisor. Have you activate yor office?
Also The document is marked Final or protected Hope it helps, have a good day. Thanks for your feedback.
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