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How to remove write protection from Word documents
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quick start Guide

Can't edit a Word document because it is read-only? We'll tell you how to remove protection..

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To prevent a document from being accidentally changed, you can set up write protection with Microsoft Word. But sometimes that can be a nuisance. We explain how you can regain access to write-protected documents and how you can edit them again.

How to remove write protection from Word documents

Follow our step-by-step instructions or take a look at the brief instructions .

1st step:

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Open the write-protected document and switch to the " File " tab at the top left .

2nd step:

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Now click on " Protect Document " and select " Restrict Editing " from the menu .

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Now click on the " Unprotect " button at the bottom right in the document view .

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You may need to enter a password that was previously set to protect the document. The write protection is then canceled .

quick start Guide

  1. Open the document and switch to the "File" tab .
  2. Under " Protect Document " click on " Restrict Editing ".
  3. Now click on the " Unprotect " button at the bottom right .
  4. You may have to enter a password . The write protection is then canceled .

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