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  #21  
Old December 9th, 2007, 12:32 AM posted to microsoft.public.word.newusers
Debbie
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Default This modification is not allowed because the selection is lock

I went to "review" but the whole taskbar is grayed out and I can't do
anything at all.

"CyberTaz" wrote:

If using 2007, go to the Review Tab of the Ribbon if the Restrict Editing &
Formatting Task Pane isn't displayed. Then click the Protect Document icon
(right end of the Ribbon) & choose Restrict Editing & Formatting. At the
bottom of the pane click the Stop Protection button - if there is no
password require you will be allowed to revise the document. If prompted for
a password & you don't know what it is you can't make changes anywhere the
Find Next Region... And Show All Regions... Buttons highlight for you.

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



On 3/24/07 1:26 AM, in article
, "John"
wrote:

I can't find Tools.
Where is it?

"CyberTaz" wrote:

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.

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

"John" wrote in message
...
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....





  #22  
Old January 19th, 2008, 01:59 PM posted to microsoft.public.word.newusers
cal10
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Default This modification is not allowed because the selection is lock

If I go to Review then Protect
the only thing it allows me to do it minimise the ribbon.. This is 2007 vista.

"CyberTaz" wrote:

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.

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

"John" wrote in message
...
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....




  #23  
Old February 18th, 2008, 11:56 AM posted to microsoft.public.word.newusers
chitpopo85
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Default This modification is not allowed because the selection is lock



"Terry Farrell" wrote:

The 'number key' only allows you to install the applications, not activate:
you need to use on line Activation. Use Alt+F, I, then select Resources
button and Activate.

Terry

"GS1150" wrote in message
...
Its a dell, Vista, 2007, I activated it using the key number, then it
locked
, then I reinstalled Office, and its still locked.

Thanks for you help

"Terry Farrell" wrote:

What computer, what OS, what version of Office. If it is Office 2007, has
it
been activated? Is it trial version that has expired?

--
Terry Farrell - MS Word MVP

"GS1150" wrote in message
...
I have the same problem, I never locked it, and both Office and word are
doing the same thing. The computer is a dell, 1 week old,

any suggestions, the ribbon is totally locked, and I get this message,

This modification is not allowed because the selection is locked

thanks

"CyberTaz" wrote:

If using 2007, go to the Review Tab of the Ribbon if the Restrict
Editing
&
Formatting Task Pane isn't displayed. Then click the Protect Document
icon
(right end of the Ribbon) & choose Restrict Editing & Formatting. At
the
bottom of the pane click the Stop Protection button - if there is no
password require you will be allowed to revise the document. If
prompted
for
a password & you don't know what it is you can't make changes anywhere
the
Find Next Region... And Show All Regions... Buttons highlight for you.

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



On 3/24/07 1:26 AM, in article
, "John"
wrote:

I can't find Tools.
Where is it?

"CyberTaz" wrote:

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.

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

"John" wrote in message
...
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....








I cannot find tool. Where is tool menu.

pls help me.

  #24  
Old February 18th, 2008, 01:15 PM posted to microsoft.public.word.newusers
Gordon
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Default This modification is not allowed because the selection is lock

"chitpopo85" wrote in message
...


"Terry Farrell" wrote:

The 'number key' only allows you to install the applications, not
activate:
you need to use on line Activation. Use Alt+F, I, then select Resources
button and Activate.

Terry

"GS1150" wrote in message
...
Its a dell, Vista, 2007, I activated it using the key number, then it
locked
, then I reinstalled Office, and its still locked.

Thanks for you help

"Terry Farrell" wrote:

What computer, what OS, what version of Office. If it is Office 2007,
has
it
been activated? Is it trial version that has expired?

--
Terry Farrell - MS Word MVP

"GS1150" wrote in message
...
I have the same problem, I never locked it, and both Office and word
are
doing the same thing. The computer is a dell, 1 week old,

any suggestions, the ribbon is totally locked, and I get this
message,

This modification is not allowed because the selection is locked

thanks

"CyberTaz" wrote:

If using 2007, go to the Review Tab of the Ribbon if the Restrict
Editing
&
Formatting Task Pane isn't displayed. Then click the Protect
Document
icon
(right end of the Ribbon) & choose Restrict Editing & Formatting.
At
the
bottom of the pane click the Stop Protection button - if there is
no
password require you will be allowed to revise the document. If
prompted
for
a password & you don't know what it is you can't make changes
anywhere
the
Find Next Region... And Show All Regions... Buttons highlight for
you.

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



On 3/24/07 1:26 AM, in article
, "John"
wrote:

I can't find Tools.
Where is it?

"CyberTaz" wrote:

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.

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

"John" wrote in message
...
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....








I cannot find tool. Where is tool menu.

pls help me.



If you read the WHOLE post to which you replied, then you will find the
answer.


  #25  
Old May 3rd, 2009, 07:51 AM posted to microsoft.public.word.newusers
selection is locked
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Default This modification is not allowed because the selection is locked

no am not able to do anything on ms word because selection is locked

"John" wrote:

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....

  #26  
Old May 3rd, 2009, 08:12 AM posted to microsoft.public.word.newusers
Graham Mayor
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Default This modification is not allowed because the selection is locked

Your office 2007 trial has expired. Time to buy the product!

--

Graham Mayor - Word MVP

My web site www.gmayor.com
Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org



selection is locked wrote:
no am not able to do anything on ms word because selection is locked

"John" wrote:

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....



  #27  
Old October 12th, 2009, 06:23 AM posted to microsoft.public.word.newusers
lil miss fashion
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Default This modification is not allowed because the selection is locked


"John" wrote:

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....

SO IM HAVING THE SAME ISSUE BUT EVERYTHING ON MY MICROSOFT IS UN HIGH
LIGHTED SO I CANT EVEN CLICK ON THE TOOLS BUTTON SO WHAT DO I DO NOW?! PLEASE
HELP

  #28  
Old October 12th, 2009, 09:16 AM posted to microsoft.public.word.newusers
Terry Farrell
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Posts: 3,004
Default This modification is not allowed because the selection is locked

Assuming you have Word 2007, either you have not activated the product or it
is a trial version that has time expired.

--
Terry Farrell - MSWord MVP

"lil miss fashion" wrote in
message ...

"John" wrote:

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....

SO IM HAVING THE SAME ISSUE BUT EVERYTHING ON MY MICROSOFT IS UN HIGH
LIGHTED SO I CANT EVEN CLICK ON THE TOOLS BUTTON SO WHAT DO I DO NOW?!
PLEASE
HELP

  #29  
Old December 21st, 2009, 06:53 PM posted to microsoft.public.word.newusers
moodymare
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Posts: 1
Default This modification is not allowed because the selection is lock



"CyberTaz" wrote:

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.

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

"John" wrote in message
...
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....


I have an acer laptop- 3 months old- purchased from John Lewis with Office
already loaded and the same thing is happening suddenly. Can read but not
create or modify docs in power point and word 2007. cannot get into the
control bar to get anything to work. it keeps asking for a product code.



  #30  
Old December 21st, 2009, 06:59 PM posted to microsoft.public.word.newusers
Gordon[_13_]
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Default This modification is not allowed because the selection is lock

moodymare wrote:


I have an acer laptop- 3 months old- purchased from John Lewis with Office
already loaded and the same thing is happening suddenly. Can read but not
create or modify docs in power point and word 2007. cannot get into the
control bar to get anything to work. it keeps asking for a product code.


I assume your laptop came with a TRIAL version of Office which has now
expired. You either need to buy a licence, (or more cheaply) buy a
retail copy.
 




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