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I have a form with drop down boxes made in an earlier version, probably 2003, but now am running 2007. When I right click the drop down box all the choices are shaded, meaning not available. The doc says compatability mode. How can I access the list to make changes?
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Try unprotecting the document:
Activate the Developer tab of the ribbon (if you don't see it : Office button > Word Options > tick Show Developer tab in the ribbon > click OK)
Click Protect Document > Restrict Formatting and Editing.
In the task pane, click Stop Protection.
The Developer tab is not displayed by default.
If you have Word 2007, go to Office Button | Word Options | Popular and check the box for "Show Developer tab in the Ribbon."
If you have Word 2010 or 2013, go to File | Options | Customize Ribbon (or right-click on the Ribbon and choose Customize the Ribbon...) and check the box for Developer under Main Tabs.
What do I do if i do not have a developer tab:
Do I need a developer's version to edit a drop down menu?
The word document I am using was supplied by other.
It does not appear to be protected, from what I can see.