Users who often work in Microsoft Word can face certain problems from time to time. We have already told about solving many of them, but before consideration and finding a solution to each of them are still far away.
In this article, we will talk about those problems that arise when trying to open a "alien" file, that is, the one who was created not by you or was downloaded from the Internet. In many cases, such files are available for reading, but not for editing, and there are two reasons for it.
Why the document is not edited
The first is the first - limited functionality mode (compatibility problem). It turns on when attempting to open a document created in an older Vord version than the one that is used on a specific computer. Cause The second is the absence of the ability to edit the document due to the fact that it is installed in it.
On solving compatibility problem (limited functionality) We have previously told (reference below). If this is your case, our instruction will help you open this document to edit. Directly in this article, we will consider the second reason and give the answer to the question why the Word document is not edited, as well as tell you how to eliminate it.
Lesson: How to disable limited functionality mode to Word
Ban on editing
In the Word document, which is not possible to edit, inactive almost all the elements of the quick access panel, in all tabs. Such a document can be viewed, you can search for content in it, but when trying to change something in it, a notification appears "Limit editing".
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Lesson: Word Navigation Function
If the editing prohibition is installed "formal", that is, the document is not password protected, then such a ban can be tried to disable. Otherwise, you can only open the ability to edit the ability to edit it or the group administrator (if the file was created on the local network).
Note: Notification "Document Protection" Also displayed in file information.
Note: "Document Protection" Installed in the tab "Reviews" intended for verification, comparisons, applying and collaboration on documents.
Lesson: Review of Word
1. In the window "Limit editing" Press the button "Disable protection".
2. In the section "Editing Restriction" Remove the checkbox from "Allow only the specified document editing method" or select the desired parameter in the drop-down button of the button located under this item.
3. All items in all tabs on the shortcut panel will be active, therefore, the document can be edited.
4. Close the panel "Limit editing" , make the necessary changes to the document and save it by selecting in the menu "File" Team "Save as" . Set the file name, specify the path to the folder to save it.
Repeat, removing editing protection is possible only if the document you work with is not password protected and is not protected by third-party user, under its account. If we are talking about cases when a password is installed on the file or on the possibility of editing it, it is not possible to make changes, and it is not possible to open a text document at all.
Note: Material on how to remove the password protection from the Word file is expected on our website soon.
If you yourself want to protect the document, limiting the possibility of editing it, and even forbidden to open it with third-party users, we recommend reading our material on this topic.
Removing the prohibition of editing in the properties of the document
It also happens that editing protection is not installed in the Microsoft Word itself, but in the properties of the file. Often, it is much easier to remove such a limitation. Before proceeding to perform the following manipulations, make sure that you have administrator rights on your computer.
1. Go to the folder with the file that you cannot edit.
2. Open the properties of this document (right click - "Properties").
3. Go to the tab "Safety".
4. Click the button "Change".
5. In the lower window in the column "Allow" Install a tick opposite the item "Full access".
6. Tap "Apply" Then click "OK".
7. Open the document, make the necessary changes, save it.
Note: This method, like the previous one, does not work for password-protected files or third-party users.
That's all, now you know the answer to the question why the WORD document is not edited and how in some cases you can still get access to editing such documents.