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How to Enable Editing

Anonymous
2020-06-24T19:46:27+00:00

On my document, I followed the instructions to

1--Go to file info

2.  Select Protect document

3.  Enable editing-------------This was no where to be found.

First, I do not even know how I stumbled onto the editing feature, but my edits had a red line

drawn thru ….. and I made my corrections, again in red.

I need to edit after proofing, BUT am unable to complete this important step.

Can you please help me?

Thank you,

Jan

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | Windows

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-06-25T08:21:42+00:00

    Hi Jan,

    Based on your description, you can't enable editing on a Word document.

    And I noticed that you mentioned you can't find "Enable editing", may I confirm that when you open the document, go Developer > Restrict Editing, will you see the same window as the picture below?

    Best regards,

    Jazlyn

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  1. Stefan Blom 339.2K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2020-06-25T11:51:40+00:00

    Have you looked at Review > Restrict Editing?

    Also, please elaborate on what you are looking for, specifically, under File > Info. Is Word asking for a password when the document opens?

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  2. Stefan Blom 339.2K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2020-06-24T19:59:17+00:00

    Which type of editing restrictions have been imposed on the document?

    Your description indicates that Track Changes is enabled. It could have been enforced via Review > Restrict Editing.

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-06-26T10:46:52+00:00

    Hi Jan,

    Can you edit the document now? If you still need further support, please do not hesitate to reply to me.

    Best regards,

    Jazlyn

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-06-25T03:35:54+00:00

    I am not aware of any restrictions. As I mentioned, I accidentally tripped 'something' to prompt editing. It was not

    deliberate, but now that I have, I just need to know how to enable editing, so I can finish the process.

    Can you help?

    Jan

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