Read Only in Word 2000

Question

I have a word document that is read only. How do I unlock it so that I can make changes?

tuscany · Answer

Right-click on the unopened file, choose 'properties' from the menu that appears, and uncheck the 'read-only' check box. Click apply and click OK.

joe_mcguire · Answer

As a workaround try opening the document as 'read only' and then save it under another name.

tollhouse · Answer

Thanks, but I tried that and I get an error message and it say's 'access denied'.

eleanor246 · Answer

The default Word template file, normal.dot may be corrupt. Close Word.  Enable Show all Files in the Windows Explorer.  Click on Start/Find/Files or Folders.  Enter normal.dot in the Named Box.  The Look In Box should read C:\.  Delete or rename all files found.  When Word is reopened, a new normal.dot file will be rebuilt to the default settings.

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Read Only in Word 2000

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