you can t make this change because the selection is locked word

If you encounter “you can't make this change because the selection is locked” or “this modification is not allowed because the selection is locked”, it is possible that you are using the trial version of Office or your Office trial has expired. In this case, you might need to activate your Office.

1. How do you fix you can't make this change because the selection is locked?
2. Why does Word say you can't make this change because the selection is locked?
3. Why is my selection locked on word?
4. How do I unlock a Word document locked for editing by me?
5. Why is my Microsoft Word locked and won't let me type?
6. How do I fix Microsoft unlicensed product?
7. Why are my documents locked for editing?
8. Why can't I make changes to my Word document?
9. Why my Microsoft account is locked?
10. How do I enable editing in Word?
11. How can I unlock my Microsoft account?
12. How do I unlock a read only Word document?
13. How do I unlock a file for editing?
14. How do you close a Word document that won't close?

How do you fix you can't make this change because the selection is locked?

Microsoft Word message: "You can't make this change because this selection is locked."

1. Solution: Activate Office. ...
2. Solution: Uninstall the version you do not have a license for. ...
3. Solution: Make a copy of the file or wait until they are done editing.

Why does Word say you can't make this change because the selection is locked?

The 'This modification is not allowed, because the selection is locked' error can be a symptom that your Office trial has expired and you need to activate it with the key.

Why is my selection locked on word?

But the two most common causes of the "selection is locked" message are (1) an unactivated version of Office and (2) a document that is protected in some way, usually for forms using legacy form fields.

How do I unlock a Word document locked for editing by me?

To do so, follow these steps:

1. Save all your work, and then quit all programs.
2. Press CTRL+ALT+DELETE to open the Windows Security dialog box.
3. Click Task Manager, and then click the Processes tab.
4. Click Winword.exe, and then click End Process.
5. In the Task Manager Warning dialog box, click Yes.

Why is my Microsoft Word locked and won't let me type?

Replies (1) 

Hold CTRL key and click on application icon and don't release the CTRL key till it asks you for Safe mode confirmation. If yes, then start application normally and disable add-ins one by one and start application again every time you disable an add-in to determine the culprit add-in.

How do I fix Microsoft unlicensed product?

Unlicensed Product and activation errors in Office

1. Step 1: Sign in to Office with the right account. If Office asks you to sign in, enter the account you used to buy Office. ...
2. Step 2: Check for multiple copies of Office. You may not realize you have more than one copy installed. ...
3. Step 3: Check your subscription status. ...
4. Step 4: Troubleshoot activation.

Why are my documents locked for editing?

Files can become locked when the program (Word, Excel, etc) doesn't shut down properly. You can reboot (the panacea of nearly all Windows problems) or press CTR+ALT+Delete to open the task manager. In the task manager look for your program still running as a background task, click on it and hit end task.

Why can't I make changes to my Word document?

If you cannot edit your Word document, it's probably protected with password. In case you don't want to enter the password every time you access the document, you'll need to disable document protection, and delete the password.

Why my Microsoft account is locked?

Your Microsoft account can become locked if there's a security issue or you enter an incorrect password too many times. ... Microsoft will send a unique security code to the number. Once you've got the code, enter it into the form on the webpage to unlock your account.

How do I enable editing in Word?

Enable editing in your document

1. Go to File > Info.
2. Select Protect document.
3. Select Enable Editing.

How can I unlock my Microsoft account?

To help protect your account from fraud or abuse, Microsoft temporarily locks accounts when unusual activity is noticed. To unlock your account, sign in to your Microsoft account and follow the instructions to get a security code.

How do I unlock a read only Word document?

Remove read only

1. Click the Microsoft Office Button. , and then click Save or Save As if you have previously saved the document.
2. Click Tools.
3. Click General Options.
4. Clear the Read-only recommended check box.
5. Click OK.
6. Save the document. You might need to save it as another file name if you have already named the document.

How do I unlock a file for editing?

Right-click on the file. In the menu that appears, select Lock File. To unlock, right-click the file and select Unlock File.

How do you close a Word document that won't close?

Using a Mac

1. Click on the "Apple" menu in the upper-left corner of the screen.
2. Click on the "Force Quit" option in the drop-down menu to open the Force Quit Window.
3. Click on the Microsoft Word option in the list of open programs.
4. Click on the "Force Quit" button to force quit the Word program.