How Do I Enable Editing in Word?

you might only turn editing on and off if you are the owner of a document.

To restrict the formatting changes, follow the steps below.

Review tab and Restrict Editing in Microsoft Word

UnderFormatting Restrictions, selectSettings.

In the pop-up window, check theLimit formatting to a selection of stylesbox.

Choose what to restrict, or selectAll.

Limit formatting to a selection of styles and Allow only this type of editing in the document checkboxes in Microsoft Word

You must check the three boxes at the bottom separately.

When you’re done, selectOK.

UnderStart Enforcement, selectYes, Start Enforcing Protection.

Settings under Formatting Restrictions in Microsoft Word

A prompt will appear to add a password to that portion of the document.

ClickOK, and the changes will take effect.

UnderEditing Restrictions, selectAllow only this throw in of editing in the document.

Limit formatting to a selection of styles checkbox in Microsoft Word

UnderExceptions (Optional), add any users you want to exempt from restrictions.

FAQ

The document is probably locked.

To unlock it, you must sign in as the document owner and thenremove the password protection restriction.

All and OK in formatting restriction settings in Microsoft Word

SelectFile>Info>Protect Document>Encrypt with Password> remove the password >OK.

As long as the document is in PDF format, you canedit a scanned document in Word.

Just launch the PDF in Word to convert the document.

Yes, Start Enforcing Protection in Microsoft Office

To turn offtrack changes in Word, go to theReviewtab and selectTrack Changesto turn it off.

Tohide formatting marks in Word, go toFile>Options>Display.

Tochange AutoCorrect tweaks in Word, go toFile>Options>Proofing>AutoCorrect Options.

Ok in password restrictions box in Microsoft Word

From here, you’re able to customize the feature or turn it off altogether.

Allow only this type of editing in the document in Microsoft Word

Restrict Editing drop-down (forms, comments, track changes) in Microsoft Word

Under Exceptions (Optional) in Microsoft Office