How to remove editing restrictions from a Word file. I put the restriction there myself.

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How to remove editing restrictions from a Word file. I put the restriction there myself.

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Hi,

some time ago I enabled information rights management in my word document. I am unable to remove although I followed many guides, for example:
Restrict access to documents with Information Rights Management in Word (microsoft.com)

What steps should I try? I am sending the relevant screenshots.

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Dear Paul SW,

Good day.

Thanks for posting in Microsoft Community.

From your description, we understand that you want to remove editing restrictions on the document.

My understanding is that you want others to read this document too, if my understanding matches your expectations, according to my tests, you just need unrestricted access. After the restriction is lifted, the list you added will also be automatically deleted.

Info->Protect Document->Restrict Access->Check Unrestructed Access:

Sincerely,

Tin | Microsoft Community Moderator

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