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Old 11-02-2008   #1 (permalink)


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I can't type in Word

When I am trying to type in Word I get this message at the bottom: This modification is not allowed because this selection is locked.

I get this message whenever I want to type or press anyother button in word.

Please tell me someone knows what is going on and how to fix it.

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Old 11-02-2008   #2 (permalink)


Vista Home Premium 32-bit & Vista Ultimate 64-bit both Service Pack 2 W7 Pro RTM 7600 32 & 64
 
 

Re: I can't type in Word

Hi Jay,

This is because the document that you are trying to modify has been 'Marked as Final'. Does the following symbol appear in the status bar?
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This indicates that the document is read-only. To toggle this, click on the office button, select 'Prepare' and click on 'Mark as Final'.
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Old 11-02-2008   #3 (permalink)


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Re: I can't type in Word

That didn't work. Word won't let me click, type, or copy anything. The same message came up everytime.
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Old 11-03-2008   #4 (permalink)


Vista Home Premium 32-bit & Vista Ultimate 64-bit both Service Pack 2 W7 Pro RTM 7600 32 & 64
 
 

Re: I can't type in Word

Hi Jay,

With the 'Home' tab active, do you get the following message if you hover your mouse over, for example, 'Paste'?
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