Dropdown list in table

Is there a way to put a dropdown list in a table in a template without
protecting the section? Currently I have the sections with the tables
protected but that is causing issues in other areas; i.e., you have to
unprotect to use bookmarks and edit the header/footer. This is challenging
for those who don't use Word very often.

I checked Greg's page and only saw the dynamically linked dropdowns which I
don't need.

Thanks,
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Barbara R