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unlocking a locked section to delete contents

Anonymous
2022-11-23T20:28:52+00:00

How do I unlock a locked section to allow me to delete a dysfunctional table so I can delete the page. Frustrating

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  1. Anonymous
    2022-11-24T02:26:20+00:00

    Tried that. NO restrictions in place or shown under that Tab. When I try to delete the table or page it says in lower left bar, "You can't make that change because the selection is locked."

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  2. Stefan Blom 339K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2022-11-24T10:16:35+00:00

    When I try to delete the table or page it says in lower left bar, "You can't make that change because the selection is locked."

    The text range could be grouped which (in this context) means the type of protection you can use with content controls (accessible via the Developer tab).

    Since Doug has offered to take a look at your document, you may want to accept his offer. :-)

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  3. Charles Kenyon 166.7K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2022-11-23T21:50:58+00:00

    Under the Review tab there is a button for Restrict Editing. Click on that and remove the restriction.

    Delete your table.

    Reapply the restriction.

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  4. Doug Robbins - MVP - Office Apps and Services 322.9K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2022-11-24T02:48:55+00:00

    If you send me a copy of the document, referencing this thread in the covering email message, I will investigate the issue.

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