How to Remove the 'Read Only' Status on MS Word Documents
Open the protected file in Word., Click the .Enable Editing button., Start editing the document.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open the protected file in Word.
If you downloaded a Word file from online, it will start in Protected View when you open it.
This prevents editing, and is designed to help prevent virus infections on your computer from infected files.
If you are getting an error message claiming that you don't have permission to open the file, click here. -
Step 2: Click the .Enable Editing button.
You can find this in the yellow bar at the top of your protected document. , Usually this is all you need to do to start editing a file that you've downloaded.
If you still can't edit the file, read on. -
Step 3: Start editing the document.
Detailed Guide
If you downloaded a Word file from online, it will start in Protected View when you open it.
This prevents editing, and is designed to help prevent virus infections on your computer from infected files.
If you are getting an error message claiming that you don't have permission to open the file, click here.
You can find this in the yellow bar at the top of your protected document. , Usually this is all you need to do to start editing a file that you've downloaded.
If you still can't edit the file, read on.
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