This modification is not allowed because the selection is ..

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....
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>

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 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.TakeThisOut@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.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....
> > > >> >> >>
> > > >> >> >>
> > > >> >> >>
> > > >> >>
> > > >> >>
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > >
> > >
>
>

It is definitely a symptom that it has expired.

--
Terry Farrell - MS Word MVP

"Pk-t112" <Pk-t112.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:B348257E-A68C-4578-945F-4DCF7DBC1500@microsoft.com...
>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....
>> > > >> >> >>
>> > > >> >> >>
>> > > >> >> >>
>> > > >> >>
>> > > >> >>
>> > > >>
>> > > >>
>> > >
>> > >
>>
>>

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....
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>
>>

"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.
> Hi Cyber Taz:

There is no Tools>Protection area on my page. I have Window Vista Basic and
that option is not available. All of the options on the taskbar are greyed
out, even the Protect Document tab.

Any help is appreciated.
> --
> 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....
>
>
>