It sounds like you're in a Protected doc. Go to ToolsProtection & see if
there is a command in the submenu that reads as "Unprotect Document". If you
attempt to remove the protection you may be prompted for a password.

If this isn't the issue be sure to specify version info when you respond.

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HTH |:)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac

"John" wrote in message
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I can open the document, but i can't type anything. I can't do anything
with
it. The bottom it says "This modification is not allowed because the
"selection" is locked."

please answer me....