This modification is not allowed because the selection is locked

[John]

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....

[CyberTaz]

It sounds like you're in a Protected doc. Go to Tools>Protection & 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" <Jo...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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[John]

I can't find Tools. where it is?

[John]

I can't find Tools.

Where is it?

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

Are you using Word 2007? In earlier versions, Tools is one of the items on
the Menu bar.

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Words into Type
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"John" <Jo...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

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[CyberTaz]

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
700AFF39-155D-4D14...@microsoft.com, "John"

[GS1150]

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

[Terry Farrell]

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

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"GS1150" <GS1...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:FCBF7A29-020B-4442...@microsoft.com...

[GS1150]

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]

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" <GS1...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

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[Bennito]

HELLO!
I have the same problem. My Office 2007 is "locked".
I also can't click anything in the Tabs. Only the Office button works to
open or save doc's. I can't type & I can't click on Review, to change
settings at all!
-I DID download this office- (it's not bought in a store) could that be the
problem?
THX a bunch.
Bennito

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

If you downloaded it, it is just a trial version, and it has probably
expired.

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Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
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"Bennito" <Ben...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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[Pk-t112]

I also am getting this message. I have a 3 week old Gateway, Vista Home
Premium, Word 2007. I did activate the trial version using the product key,
and it has not expired yet. I keep getting a message reminding me that I will
need to buy the full version and can do it through the internet
(recommended). For today, I just want to do my work, and am having the same
problem as previous posts. THe task bars are locked, I can not type anything.

[Terry Farrell]

It is definitely a symptom that it has expired.

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"Pk-t112" <Pk-...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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[CyberTaz]

The clock starts when the trial version is *installed* not when the user
"gets around" to activating it.

Regards |:>)

Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac

On 4/22/07 8:20 AM, in article
B348257E-A68C-4578...@microsoft.com, "Pk-t112"

[JoAnn Paules]

If this is the same issue you posted in the other newsgroup, please stick to
ONE post for the issue. You'll drive yourself nuts trying to find all of the
responses.

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MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

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"LittleMama" <Littl...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:A30B1BBD-D25D-48B6...@microsoft.com...

>
>
> "CyberTaz" wrote:
>
>> It sounds like you're in a Protected doc. Go to Tools>Protection & 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.

>> Hi Cyber Taz:
>
> There is no Tools>Protection area on my page. I have Window Vista Basic
> and
> that option is not available. All of the options on the taskbar are
> greyed
> out, even the Protect Document tab.
>
> Any help is appreciated.

[zildjian]

I just wanted to add that I had this problem and I actually had to activate
the software twice before it started my trial period.

[Shami]

i bought this program so the time is not out or any thing still it says this
modification is not allowed because the selection i locked..

[Herb Tyson [MVP]]

Have you activated the copy?

Other than activation/expiration, you can also lock text by selecting it and
clicking Group - Group in the Developer tab. Try selecting everything and
choose Group - Ungroup... assuming it's not an activation issue.

--
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Author of the Word 2007 Bible
Blog: http://word2007bible.herbtyson.com
Web: http://www.herbtyson.com
"Shami" <Sh...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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[Debbie]

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

[cal10]

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

[chitpopo85]

"Terry Farrell" wrote:

> I cannot find tool. Where is tool menu.
pls help me.

[Gordon]

"chitpopo85" <chitp...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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If you read the WHOLE post to which you replied, then you will find the
answer.

[is locked@discussions.microsoft.com selection is locked]

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

[Graham Mayor]

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

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[lil miss fashion]

"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

[Terry Farrell]

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" <lilmiss...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
message news:6F342721-8CDF-40B2...@microsoft.com...

[moodymare]

"CyberTaz" wrote:

> It sounds like you're in a Protected doc. Go to Tools>Protection & 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" <Jo...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:4025E11D-ECDA-4626...@microsoft.com...

> >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.
>
>
>

[Gordon]

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.

[Mahirb]

I have the same problem and I just got my laptop less than 2 weeks ago.

[Doug Robbins - Word MVP]

It sounds like you probably have a trial vesion of the software that has
expired or being activated.

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"Mahirb" <Mah...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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[jdc]

The consensus here seems to be that locked software means the trial has
expired. Several posts have noted the software is behaving like it is expired
when it was just installed.

What should a user do who has just downloaded, installed and activated the
trial yet MS Word is locked and will not unlock?

By the way, excel works fine. Also, per a previous post I attempted to
activate twice. No joy. When I do Alt-F, I and select Activate, it says the
trial is good until March 31, 2010.

Please anyone:
How can this obvious MS Office bug be fixed or worked around?

Thanks,
jdc

[Terry Farrell]

When you installed it, was your PC set to the current date and time? Was a
trial version installed on it previously?

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"jdc" <j...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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[pretty...@gmail.com]

On Saturday, March 24, 2007 2:34:10 AM UTC+8, 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....

activate your product key via phone activation in Microsoft. :)

[sunnyra...@gmail.com]

Hello please help me on my laptop its written i can't make this change because the selection is locked ..
Please help i badly need help because i have a projet to finish
Thank you

[desas...@gmail.com]