This modification is not allowed because the selection is ..

i bought this program so the time is not out or any thing still it says this
modification is not allowed because the selection i locked..

"CyberTaz" wrote:

> The clock starts when the trial version is *installed* not when the user
> "gets around" to activating it.
>
> Regards |:>)
> Bob Jones
> [MVP] Office:Mac
>
>
>
> On 4/22/07 8:20 AM, in article
> B348257E-A68C-4578-945F-4DCF7DBC1500.DeleteThis@microsoft.com, "Pk-t112"
> <Pk-t112.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> > I also am getting this message. I have a 3 week old Gateway, Vista Home
> > Premium, Word 2007. I did activate the trial version using the product key,
> > and it has not expired yet. I keep getting a message reminding me that I will
> > need to buy the full version and can do it through the internet
> > (recommended). For today, I just want to do my work, and am having the same
> > problem as previous posts. THe task bars are locked, I can not type anything.
> >
> > "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote:
> >
> >> If you downloaded it, it is just a trial version, and it has probably
> >> expired.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Suzanne S. Barnhill
> >> Microsoft MVP (Word)
> >> Words into Type
> >> Fairhope, Alabama USA
> >> Word MVP FAQ site: http://word.mvps.org
> >> Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup so
> >> all may benefit.
> >>
> >> "Bennito" <Bennito.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:03A48496-0C74-4B4E-8980-2E9D073408A0@microsoft.com...
> >>> HELLO!
> >>> I have the same problem. My Office 2007 is "locked".
> >>> I also can't click anything in the Tabs. Only the Office button works to
> >>> open or save doc's. I can't type & I can't click on Review, to change
> >>> settings at all!
> >>> -I DID download this office- (it's not bought in a store) could that be
> >> the
> >>> problem?
> >>> THX a bunch.
> >>> Bennito
> >>>
> >>> "Terry Farrell" wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> The 'number key' only allows you to install the applications, not
> >> activate:
> >>>> you need to use on line Activation. Use Alt+F, I, then select Resources
> >>>> button and Activate.
> >>>>
> >>>> Terry
> >>>>
> >>>> "GS1150" <GS1150.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >>>> news:8F0AC891-AC8C-4EF4-8FF1-6F23F3BB8FB2@microsoft.com...
> >>>>> Its a dell, Vista, 2007, I activated it using the key number, then it
> >>>>> locked
> >>>>> , then I reinstalled Office, and its still locked.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Thanks for you help
> >>>>>
> >>>>> "Terry Farrell" wrote:
> >>>>>
> >>>>>> What computer, what OS, what version of Office. If it is Office 2007,
> >> has
> >>>>>> it
> >>>>>> been activated? Is it trial version that has expired?
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> --
> >>>>>> Terry Farrell - MS Word MVP
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> "GS1150" <GS1150.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >>>>>> news:FCBF7A29-020B-4442-A3C1-2F2FDBDA90EE@microsoft.com...
> >>>>>>> I have the same problem, I never locked it, and both Office and word
> >> are
> >>>>>>> doing the same thing. The computer is a dell, 1 week old,
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> any suggestions, the ribbon is totally locked, and I get this
> >> message,
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> This modification is not allowed because the selection is locked
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> thanks
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> "CyberTaz" wrote:
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> If using 2007, go to the Review Tab of the Ribbon if the Restrict
> >>>>>>>> Editing
> >>>>>>>> &
> >>>>>>>> Formatting Task Pane isn't displayed. Then click the Protect
> >> Document
> >>>>>>>> icon
> >>>>>>>> (right end of the Ribbon) & choose Restrict Editing & Formatting.
> >> At
> >>>>>>>> the
> >>>>>>>> bottom of the pane click the Stop Protection button - if there is
> >> no
> >>>>>>>> password require you will be allowed to revise the document. If
> >>>>>>>> prompted
> >>>>>>>> for
> >>>>>>>> a password & you don't know what it is you can't make changes
> >> anywhere
> >>>>>>>> the
> >>>>>>>> Find Next Region... And Show All Regions... Buttons highlight for
> >> you.
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> HTH |:>)
> >>>>>>>> Bob Jones
> >>>>>>>> [MVP] Office:Mac
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>> On 3/24/07 1:26 AM, in article
> >>>>>>>> 700AFF39-155D-4D14-B8DF-0BBA56D35E68.DeleteThis@microsoft.com, "John"
> >>>>>>>> <John.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> I can't find Tools.
> >>>>>>>>> Where is it?
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>> "CyberTaz" wrote:
> >>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>> It sounds like you're in a Protected doc. Go to
> >> Tools>Protection &
> >>>>>>>>>> see
> >>>>>>>>>> if
> >>>>>>>>>> there is a command in the submenu that reads as "Unprotect
> >>>>>>>>>> Document".
> >>>>>>>>>> If you
> >>>>>>>>>> attempt to remove the protection you may be prompted for a
> >>>>>>>>>> password.
> >>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>> If this isn't the issue be sure to specify version info when
> >> you
> >>>>>>>>>> respond.
> >>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>> --
> >>>>>>>>>> HTH |:>)
> >>>>>>>>>> Bob Jones
> >>>>>>>>>> [MVP] Office:Mac
> >>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>> "John" <John.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >>>>>>>>>> news:4025E11D-ECDA-4626-9318-591C236B2653@microsoft.com...
> >>>>>>>>>>> I can open the document, but i can't type anything. I can't do
> >>>>>>>>>>> anything
> >>>>>>>>>>> with
> >>>>>>>>>>> it. The bottom it says "This modification is not allowed
> >> because
> >>>>>>>>>>> the
> >>>>>>>>>>> "selection" is locked."
> >>>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>> please answer me....
> >>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>
> >>
>
>

Have you activated the copy?

Other than activation/expiration, you can also lock text by selecting it and
clicking Group - Group in the Developer tab. Try selecting everything and
choose Group - Ungroup... assuming it's not an activation issue.

--
Herb Tyson MS MVP
Author of the Word 2007 Bible
Blog: http://word2007bible.herbtyson.com
Web: http://www.herbtyson.com
"Shami" <Shami.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:2ED61B87-618B-45DD-9935-AA4AA438CC82@microsoft.com...
>i bought this program so the time is not out or any thing still it says
>this
> modification is not allowed because the selection i locked..
>
> "CyberTaz" wrote:
>
>> The clock starts when the trial version is *installed* not when the user
>> "gets around" to activating it.
>>
>> Regards |:>)
>> Bob Jones
>> [MVP] Office:Mac
>>
>>
>>
>> On 4/22/07 8:20 AM, in article
>> B348257E-A68C-4578-945F-4DCF7DBC1500.DeleteThis@microsoft.com, "Pk-t112"
>> <Pk-t112.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>>
>> > I also am getting this message. I have a 3 week old Gateway, Vista Home
>> > Premium, Word 2007. I did activate the trial version using the product
>> > key,
>> > and it has not expired yet. I keep getting a message reminding me that
>> > I will
>> > need to buy the full version and can do it through the internet
>> > (recommended). For today, I just want to do my work, and am having the
>> > same
>> > problem as previous posts. THe task bars are locked, I can not type
>> > anything.
>> >
>> > "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote:
>> >
>> >> If you downloaded it, it is just a trial version, and it has probably
>> >> expired.
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> Suzanne S. Barnhill
>> >> Microsoft MVP (Word)
>> >> Words into Type
>> >> Fairhope, Alabama USA
>> >> Word MVP FAQ site: http://word.mvps.org
>> >> Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the
>> >> newsgroup so
>> >> all may benefit.
>> >>
>> >> "Bennito" <Bennito.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:03A48496-0C74-4B4E-8980-2E9D073408A0@microsoft.com...
>> >>> HELLO!
>> >>> I have the same problem. My Office 2007 is "locked".
>> >>> I also can't click anything in the Tabs. Only the Office button works
>> >>> to
>> >>> open or save doc's. I can't type & I can't click on Review, to change
>> >>> settings at all!
>> >>> -I DID download this office- (it's not bought in a store) could that
>> >>> be
>> >> the
>> >>> problem?
>> >>> THX a bunch.
>> >>> Bennito
>> >>>
>> >>> "Terry Farrell" wrote:
>> >>>
>> >>>> The 'number key' only allows you to install the applications, not
>> >> activate:
>> >>>> you need to use on line Activation. Use Alt+F, I, then select
>> >>>> Resources
>> >>>> button and Activate.
>> >>>>
>> >>>> Terry
>> >>>>
>> >>>> "GS1150" <GS1150.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >>>> news:8F0AC891-AC8C-4EF4-8FF1-6F23F3BB8FB2@microsoft.com...
>> >>>>> Its a dell, Vista, 2007, I activated it using the key number, then
>> >>>>> it
>> >>>>> locked
>> >>>>> , then I reinstalled Office, and its still locked.
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>> Thanks for you help
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>> "Terry Farrell" wrote:
>> >>>>>
>> >>>>>> What computer, what OS, what version of Office. If it is Office
>> >>>>>> 2007,
>> >> has
>> >>>>>> it
>> >>>>>> been activated? Is it trial version that has expired?
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>> --
>> >>>>>> Terry Farrell - MS Word MVP
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>> "GS1150" <GS1150.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >>>>>> news:FCBF7A29-020B-4442-A3C1-2F2FDBDA90EE@microsoft.com...
>> >>>>>>> I have the same problem, I never locked it, and both Office and
>> >>>>>>> word
>> >> are
>> >>>>>>> doing the same thing. The computer is a dell, 1 week old,
>> >>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>> any suggestions, the ribbon is totally locked, and I get this
>> >> message,
>> >>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>> This modification is not allowed because the selection is locked
>> >>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>> thanks
>> >>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>> "CyberTaz" wrote:
>> >>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>> If using 2007, go to the Review Tab of the Ribbon if the
>> >>>>>>>> Restrict
>> >>>>>>>> Editing
>> >>>>>>>> &
>> >>>>>>>> Formatting Task Pane isn't displayed. Then click the Protect
>> >> Document
>> >>>>>>>> icon
>> >>>>>>>> (right end of the Ribbon) & choose Restrict Editing &
>> >>>>>>>> Formatting.
>> >> At
>> >>>>>>>> the
>> >>>>>>>> bottom of the pane click the Stop Protection button - if there
>> >>>>>>>> is
>> >> no
>> >>>>>>>> password require you will be allowed to revise the document. If
>> >>>>>>>> prompted
>> >>>>>>>> for
>> >>>>>>>> a password & you don't know what it is you can't make changes
>> >> anywhere
>> >>>>>>>> the
>> >>>>>>>> Find Next Region... And Show All Regions... Buttons highlight
>> >>>>>>>> for
>> >> you.
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>> HTH |:>)
>> >>>>>>>> Bob Jones
>> >>>>>>>> [MVP] Office:Mac
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>> On 3/24/07 1:26 AM, in article
>> >>>>>>>> 700AFF39-155D-4D14-B8DF-0BBA56D35E68.DeleteThis@microsoft.com, "John"
>> >>>>>>>> <John.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>> I can't find Tools.
>> >>>>>>>>> Where is it?
>> >>>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>> "CyberTaz" wrote:
>> >>>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>>> It sounds like you're in a Protected doc. Go to
>> >> Tools>Protection &
>> >>>>>>>>>> see
>> >>>>>>>>>> if
>> >>>>>>>>>> there is a command in the submenu that reads as "Unprotect
>> >>>>>>>>>> Document".
>> >>>>>>>>>> If you
>> >>>>>>>>>> attempt to remove the protection you may be prompted for a
>> >>>>>>>>>> password.
>> >>>>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>>> If this isn't the issue be sure to specify version info when
>> >> you
>> >>>>>>>>>> respond.
>> >>>>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>>> --
>> >>>>>>>>>> HTH |:>)
>> >>>>>>>>>> Bob Jones
>> >>>>>>>>>> [MVP] Office:Mac
>> >>>>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>>> "John" <John.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >>>>>>>>>> news:4025E11D-ECDA-4626-9318-591C236B2653@microsoft.com...
>> >>>>>>>>>>> I can open the document, but i can't type anything. I can't
>> >>>>>>>>>>> do
>> >>>>>>>>>>> anything
>> >>>>>>>>>>> with
>> >>>>>>>>>>> it. The bottom it says "This modification is not allowed
>> >> because
>> >>>>>>>>>>> the
>> >>>>>>>>>>> "selection" is locked."
>> >>>>>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>>>> please answer me....
>> >>>>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>>>
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>>>
>> >>>>
>> >>>>
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>

I went to "review" but the whole taskbar is grayed out and I can't do
anything at all.

"CyberTaz" wrote:

> If using 2007, go to the Review Tab of the Ribbon if the Restrict Editing &
> Formatting Task Pane isn't displayed. Then click the Protect Document icon
> (right end of the Ribbon) & choose Restrict Editing & Formatting. At the
> bottom of the pane click the Stop Protection button - if there is no
> password require you will be allowed to revise the document. If prompted for
> a password & you don't know what it is you can't make changes anywhere the
> Find Next Region... And Show All Regions... Buttons highlight for you.
>
> HTH |:>)
> Bob Jones
> [MVP] Office:Mac
>
>
>
> On 3/24/07 1:26 AM, in article
> 700AFF39-155D-4D14-B8DF-0BBA56D35E68.DeleteThis@microsoft.com, "John"
> <John.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> > I can't find Tools.
> > Where is it?
> >
> > "CyberTaz" wrote:
> >
> >> It sounds like you're in a Protected doc. Go to Tools>Protection & see if
> >> there is a command in the submenu that reads as "Unprotect Document". If you
> >> attempt to remove the protection you may be prompted for a password.
> >>
> >> If this isn't the issue be sure to specify version info when you respond.
> >>
> >> --
> >> HTH |:>)
> >> Bob Jones
> >> [MVP] Office:Mac
> >>
> >> "John" <John.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:4025E11D-ECDA-4626-9318-591C236B2653@microsoft.com...
> >>> I can open the document, but i can't type anything. I can't do anything
> >>> with
> >>> it. The bottom it says "This modification is not allowed because the
> >>> "selection" is locked."
> >>>
> >>> please answer me....
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>

If I go to Review then Protect
the only thing it allows me to do it minimise the ribbon.. This is 2007 vista.

"CyberTaz" wrote:

> It sounds like you're in a Protected doc. Go to Tools>Protection & see if
> there is a command in the submenu that reads as "Unprotect Document". If you
> attempt to remove the protection you may be prompted for a password.
>
> If this isn't the issue be sure to specify version info when you respond.
>
> --
> HTH |:>)
> Bob Jones
> [MVP] Office:Mac
>
> "John" <John RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:4025E11D-ECDA-4626-9318-591C236B2653@microsoft.com...
> >I can open the document, but i can't type anything. I can't do anything
> >with
> > it. The bottom it says "This modification is not allowed because the
> > "selection" is locked."
> >
> > please answer me....
>
>
>

"Terry Farrell" wrote:

> The 'number key' only allows you to install the applications, not activate:
> you need to use on line Activation. Use Alt+F, I, then select Resources
> button and Activate.
>
> Terry
>
> "GS1150" <GS1150.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:8F0AC891-AC8C-4EF4-8FF1-6F23F3BB8FB2@microsoft.com...
> > Its a dell, Vista, 2007, I activated it using the key number, then it
> > locked
> > , then I reinstalled Office, and its still locked.
> >
> > Thanks for you help
> >
> > "Terry Farrell" wrote:
> >
> >> What computer, what OS, what version of Office. If it is Office 2007, has
> >> it
> >> been activated? Is it trial version that has expired?
> >>
> >> --
> >> Terry Farrell - MS Word MVP
> >>
> >> "GS1150" <GS1150.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:FCBF7A29-020B-4442-A3C1-2F2FDBDA90EE@microsoft.com...
> >> >I have the same problem, I never locked it, and both Office and word are
> >> > doing the same thing. The computer is a dell, 1 week old,
> >> >
> >> > any suggestions, the ribbon is totally locked, and I get this message,
> >> >
> >> > This modification is not allowed because the selection is locked
> >> >
> >> > thanks
> >> >
> >> > "CyberTaz" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> If using 2007, go to the Review Tab of the Ribbon if the Restrict
> >> >> Editing
> >> >> &
> >> >> Formatting Task Pane isn't displayed. Then click the Protect Document
> >> >> icon
> >> >> (right end of the Ribbon) & choose Restrict Editing & Formatting. At
> >> >> the
> >> >> bottom of the pane click the Stop Protection button - if there is no
> >> >> password require you will be allowed to revise the document. If
> >> >> prompted
> >> >> for
> >> >> a password & you don't know what it is you can't make changes anywhere
> >> >> the
> >> >> Find Next Region... And Show All Regions... Buttons highlight for you.
> >> >>
> >> >> HTH |:>)
> >> >> Bob Jones
> >> >> [MVP] Office:Mac
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> On 3/24/07 1:26 AM, in article
> >> >> 700AFF39-155D-4D14-B8DF-0BBA56D35E68.DeleteThis@microsoft.com, "John"
> >> >> <John.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >> > I can't find Tools.
> >> >> > Where is it?
> >> >> >
> >> >> > "CyberTaz" wrote:
> >> >> >
> >> >> >> It sounds like you're in a Protected doc. Go to Tools>Protection &
> >> >> >> see
> >> >> >> if
> >> >> >> there is a command in the submenu that reads as "Unprotect
> >> >> >> Document".
> >> >> >> If you
> >> >> >> attempt to remove the protection you may be prompted for a
> >> >> >> password.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> If this isn't the issue be sure to specify version info when you
> >> >> >> respond.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> --
> >> >> >> HTH |:>)
> >> >> >> Bob Jones
> >> >> >> [MVP] Office:Mac
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> "John" <John.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> >> >> news:4025E11D-ECDA-4626-9318-591C236B2653@microsoft.com...
> >> >> >>> I can open the document, but i can't type anything. I can't do
> >> >> >>> anything
> >> >> >>> with
> >> >> >>> it. The bottom it says "This modification is not allowed because
> >> >> >>> the
> >> >> >>> "selection" is locked."
> >> >> >>>
> >> >> >>> please answer me....
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >>
> >>
>
> I cannot find tool. Where is tool menu.
pls help me.

"chitpopo85" <chitpopo85.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:387F12BA-A4E0-4B11-AD89-BD919F24D25A@microsoft.com...
>
>
> "Terry Farrell" wrote:
>
>> The 'number key' only allows you to install the applications, not
>> activate:
>> you need to use on line Activation. Use Alt+F, I, then select Resources
>> button and Activate.
>>
>> Terry
>>
>> "GS1150" <GS1150.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:8F0AC891-AC8C-4EF4-8FF1-6F23F3BB8FB2@microsoft.com...
>> > Its a dell, Vista, 2007, I activated it using the key number, then it
>> > locked
>> > , then I reinstalled Office, and its still locked.
>> >
>> > Thanks for you help
>> >
>> > "Terry Farrell" wrote:
>> >
>> >> What computer, what OS, what version of Office. If it is Office 2007,
>> >> has
>> >> it
>> >> been activated? Is it trial version that has expired?
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> Terry Farrell - MS Word MVP
>> >>
>> >> "GS1150" <GS1150.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:FCBF7A29-020B-4442-A3C1-2F2FDBDA90EE@microsoft.com...
>> >> >I have the same problem, I never locked it, and both Office and word
>> >> >are
>> >> > doing the same thing. The computer is a dell, 1 week old,
>> >> >
>> >> > any suggestions, the ribbon is totally locked, and I get this
>> >> > message,
>> >> >
>> >> > This modification is not allowed because the selection is locked
>> >> >
>> >> > thanks
>> >> >
>> >> > "CyberTaz" wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> >> If using 2007, go to the Review Tab of the Ribbon if the Restrict
>> >> >> Editing
>> >> >> &
>> >> >> Formatting Task Pane isn't displayed. Then click the Protect
>> >> >> Document
>> >> >> icon
>> >> >> (right end of the Ribbon) & choose Restrict Editing & Formatting.
>> >> >> At
>> >> >> the
>> >> >> bottom of the pane click the Stop Protection button - if there is
>> >> >> no
>> >> >> password require you will be allowed to revise the document. If
>> >> >> prompted
>> >> >> for
>> >> >> a password & you don't know what it is you can't make changes
>> >> >> anywhere
>> >> >> the
>> >> >> Find Next Region... And Show All Regions... Buttons highlight for
>> >> >> you.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> HTH |:>)
>> >> >> Bob Jones
>> >> >> [MVP] Office:Mac
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >> On 3/24/07 1:26 AM, in article
>> >> >> 700AFF39-155D-4D14-B8DF-0BBA56D35E68.TakeThisOut@microsoft.com, "John"
>> >> >> <John.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>> >> >>
>> >> >> > I can't find Tools.
>> >> >> > Where is it?
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > "CyberTaz" wrote:
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> It sounds like you're in a Protected doc. Go to Tools>Protection
>> >> >> >> &
>> >> >> >> see
>> >> >> >> if
>> >> >> >> there is a command in the submenu that reads as "Unprotect
>> >> >> >> Document".
>> >> >> >> If you
>> >> >> >> attempt to remove the protection you may be prompted for a
>> >> >> >> password.
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> If this isn't the issue be sure to specify version info when you
>> >> >> >> respond.
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> --
>> >> >> >> HTH |:>)
>> >> >> >> Bob Jones
>> >> >> >> [MVP] Office:Mac
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> "John" <John.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> >> >> news:4025E11D-ECDA-4626-9318-591C236B2653@microsoft.com...
>> >> >> >>> I can open the document, but i can't type anything. I can't do
>> >> >> >>> anything
>> >> >> >>> with
>> >> >> >>> it. The bottom it says "This modification is not allowed
>> >> >> >>> because
>> >> >> >>> the
>> >> >> >>> "selection" is locked."
>> >> >> >>>
>> >> >> >>> please answer me....
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>> I cannot find tool. Where is tool menu.
> pls help me.
>


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