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How to fix a Word document locked for editing - YouTube YouTube Start of suggested clip End of suggested clip Then head over to protect and select restrict editing from the drop. Down. Now head down and hit theMoreThen head over to protect and select restrict editing from the drop. Down. Now head down and hit the stop protecting. Button if a password was added you'll need it to unlock the page.

Resolution Quit all instances of Word. To do so, follow these steps: ... Start Windows Explorer, and then browse to the folder that contains the document file that you tried to open when you received the error message. Delete the owner file. ... Start Word. ... Open your document.

The file might be locked because: The file is shared and another user is currently editing it. An instance of the Office app is running in the background with the file already opened. The file has been marked as Final and can no longer be updated.

Through the file explorer: Navigate to your working directory in the file explorer. Sort the folder so latest files are at the top. Delete all files that start with a dot or hash, or end in a . lck extension. Check all subdirectories to make sure every lock file is gone.

Unlock Word Documents in Word 2010/2013/2016/2019/Microsoft 365. Step 2: Click File > Info > Protect Document > Encrypt with password. Step 3: Clear the password and click OK to unlock the password-protected file in the pop-up window.

Quick guide: unlocking a Word document In Word versions 2019 to 2010 and Microsoft 365, enter the password to unlock Word under "File" > "Protect Document" > "Restrict Editing" and then click "Stop Protection". In Word versions 2007 to 2003, enter the password in the menu via "Tools" > "Stop Protection".

Quick guide: unlocking a Word document In Word versions 2019 to 2010 and Microsoft 365, enter the password to unlock Word under "File" > "Protect Document" > "Restrict Editing" and then click "Stop Protection". In Word versions 2007 to 2003, enter the password in the menu via "Tools" > "Stop Protection".