This modification is not allowed because the selection is locked John 3/23/2007 6:34:10 PM 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....

Re: This modification is not allowed because the selection is locked "CyberTaz" <typegeneraltaz1ATcomcastdotnet> 3/23/2007 8:59:45 PM 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" <John[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:4025E11D-ECDA-4626-9318-591C236B2653[ at ]microsoft.com... [Quoted Text] >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....

Re: This modification is not allowed because the selection is lock John 3/24/2007 5:25:05 AM I can't find Tools. where it is? "CyberTaz" wrote: [Quoted Text] > 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" <John[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:4025E11D-ECDA-4626-9318-591C236B2653[ at ]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.... > > >

Re: This modification is not allowed because the selection is lock John 3/24/2007 5:26:03 AM I can't find Tools. Where is it? "CyberTaz" wrote: [Quoted Text] > 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" <John[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:4025E11D-ECDA-4626-9318-591C236B2653[ at ]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.... > > >

Re: This modification is not allowed because the selection is lock "Suzanne S. Barnhill" <sbarnhill[ at ]mvps.org> 3/24/2007 2:46:47 PM Are you using Word 2007? In earlier versions, Tools is one of the items on the Menu bar. -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA Word MVP FAQ site: http://word.mvps.org Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup so all may benefit. "John" <John[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:3783C5F8-B0DC-44F1-ADF0-46A2F18FC598[ at ]microsoft.com... [Quoted Text] > I can't find Tools. where it is? > > "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" <John[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > > news:4025E11D-ECDA-4626-9318-591C236B2653[ at ]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.... > > > > > >

Re: This modification is not allowed because the selection is lock CyberTaz <onlygeneraltaz1[ at ]com.cast.net> 3/24/2007 3:47:13 PM 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-B8DF-0BBA56D35E68[ at ]microsoft.com, "John" <John[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: [Quoted Text] > I can't find Tools. > Where is it? > > "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" <John[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> news:4025E11D-ECDA-4626-9318-591C236B2653[ at ]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.... >> >> >>

Re: This modification is not allowed because the selection is lock GS1150 3/28/2007 1:12:16 AM 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 "CyberTaz" wrote: [Quoted Text] > 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-B8DF-0BBA56D35E68[ at ]microsoft.com, "John" > <John[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > > > I can't find Tools. > > Where is it? > > > > "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" <John[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > >> news:4025E11D-ECDA-4626-9318-591C236B2653[ at ]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.... > >> > >> > >> > >

Re: This modification is not allowed because the selection is lock "Terry Farrell" <terryfarrell[ at ]msn.com> 3/28/2007 9:11:53 AM What computer, what OS, what version of Office. If it is Office 2007, has it been activated? Is it trial version that has expired? -- Terry Farrell - MS Word MVP "GS1150" <GS1150[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:FCBF7A29-020B-4442-A3C1-2F2FDBDA90EE[ at ]microsoft.com... [Quoted Text] >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 > > "CyberTaz" wrote: > >> 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-B8DF-0BBA56D35E68[ at ]microsoft.com, "John" >> <John[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: >> >> > I can't find Tools. >> > Where is it? >> > >> > "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" <John[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> >> news:4025E11D-ECDA-4626-9318-591C236B2653[ at ]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.... >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>

Re: This modification is not allowed because the selection is lock GS1150 3/30/2007 12:10:02 AM 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" wrote: [Quoted Text] > What computer, what OS, what version of Office. If it is Office 2007, has it > been activated? Is it trial version that has expired? > > -- > Terry Farrell - MS Word MVP > > "GS1150" <GS1150[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:FCBF7A29-020B-4442-A3C1-2F2FDBDA90EE[ at ]microsoft.com... > >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 > > > > "CyberTaz" wrote: > > > >> 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-B8DF-0BBA56D35E68[ at ]microsoft.com, "John" > >> <John[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > >> > >> > I can't find Tools. > >> > Where is it? > >> > > >> > "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" <John[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > >> >> news:4025E11D-ECDA-4626-9318-591C236B2653[ at ]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.... > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> > >> > >

Re: This modification is not allowed because the selection is lock "Terry Farrell" <terryfarrell[ at ]msn.com> 3/30/2007 9:27:45 AM 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" <GS1150[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:8F0AC891-AC8C-4EF4-8FF1-6F23F3BB8FB2[ at ]microsoft.com... [Quoted Text] > 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" wrote: > >> What computer, what OS, what version of Office. If it is Office 2007, has >> it >> been activated? Is it trial version that has expired? >> >> -- >> Terry Farrell - MS Word MVP >> >> "GS1150" <GS1150[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> news:FCBF7A29-020B-4442-A3C1-2F2FDBDA90EE[ at ]microsoft.com... >> >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 >> > >> > "CyberTaz" wrote: >> > >> >> 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-B8DF-0BBA56D35E68[ at ]microsoft.com, "John" >> >> <John[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: >> >> >> >> > I can't find Tools. >> >> > Where is it? >> >> > >> >> > "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" <John[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> >> >> news:4025E11D-ECDA-4626-9318-591C236B2653[ at ]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.... >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>

Re: This modification is not allowed because the selection is lock Bennito 4/11/2007 10:14:05 AM 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 "Terry Farrell" wrote: [Quoted Text] > 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" <GS1150[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:8F0AC891-AC8C-4EF4-8FF1-6F23F3BB8FB2[ at ]microsoft.com... > > 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" wrote: > > > >> What computer, what OS, what version of Office. If it is Office 2007, has > >> it > >> been activated? Is it trial version that has expired? > >> > >> -- > >> Terry Farrell - MS Word MVP > >> > >> "GS1150" <GS1150[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > >> news:FCBF7A29-020B-4442-A3C1-2F2FDBDA90EE[ at ]microsoft.com... > >> >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 > >> > > >> > "CyberTaz" wrote: > >> > > >> >> 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-B8DF-0BBA56D35E68[ at ]microsoft.com, "John" > >> >> <John[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > >> >> > >> >> > I can't find Tools. > >> >> > Where is it? > >> >> > > >> >> > "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" <John[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > >> >> >> news:4025E11D-ECDA-4626-9318-591C236B2653[ at ]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.... > >> >> >> > >> >> >> > >> >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> > >> > >

Re: This modification is not allowed because the selection is lock "Suzanne S. Barnhill" <sbarnhill[ at ]mvps.org> 4/11/2007 1:52:00 PM If you downloaded it, it is just a trial version, and it has probably expired. -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA Word MVP FAQ site: http://word.mvps.org Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup so all may benefit. "Bennito" <Bennito[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:03A48496-0C74-4B4E-8980-2E9D073408A0[ at ]microsoft.com... [Quoted Text] > 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 > > "Terry Farrell" wrote: > > > 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" <GS1150[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > > news:8F0AC891-AC8C-4EF4-8FF1-6F23F3BB8FB2[ at ]microsoft.com... > > > 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" wrote: > > > > > >> What computer, what OS, what version of Office. If it is Office 2007, has > > >> it > > >> been activated? Is it trial version that has expired? > > >> > > >> -- > > >> Terry Farrell - MS Word MVP > > >> > > >> "GS1150" <GS1150[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > > >> news:FCBF7A29-020B-4442-A3C1-2F2FDBDA90EE[ at ]microsoft.com... > > >> >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 > > >> > > > >> > "CyberTaz" wrote: > > >> > > > >> >> 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-B8DF-0BBA56D35E68[ at ]microsoft.com, "John" > > >> >> <John[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > > >> >> > > >> >> > I can't find Tools. > > >> >> > Where is it? > > >> >> > > > >> >> > "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" <John[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > > >> >> >> news:4025E11D-ECDA-4626-9318-591C236B2653[ at ]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.... > > >> >> >> > > >> >> >> > > >> >> >> > > >> >> > > >> >> > > >> > > >> > > > >

Re: This modification is not allowed because the selection is lock Pk-t112 4/22/2007 12:20:01 PM 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. "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote: [Quoted Text] > If you downloaded it, it is just a trial version, and it has probably > expired. > > -- > Suzanne S. Barnhill > Microsoft MVP (Word) > Words into Type > Fairhope, Alabama USA > Word MVP FAQ site: http://word.mvps.org > Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup so > all may benefit. > > "Bennito" <Bennito[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:03A48496-0C74-4B4E-8980-2E9D073408A0[ at ]microsoft.com... > > 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 > > > > "Terry Farrell" wrote: > > > > > 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" <GS1150[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > > > news:8F0AC891-AC8C-4EF4-8FF1-6F23F3BB8FB2[ at ]microsoft.com... > > > > 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" wrote: > > > > > > > >> What computer, what OS, what version of Office. If it is Office 2007, > has > > > >> it > > > >> been activated? Is it trial version that has expired? > > > >> > > > >> -- > > > >> Terry Farrell - MS Word MVP > > > >> > > > >> "GS1150" <GS1150[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > > > >> news:FCBF7A29-020B-4442-A3C1-2F2FDBDA90EE[ at ]microsoft.com... > > > >> >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 > > > >> > > > > >> > "CyberTaz" wrote: > > > >> > > > > >> >> 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-B8DF-0BBA56D35E68[ at ]microsoft.com, "John" > > > >> >> <John[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > > > >> >> > > > >> >> > I can't find Tools. > > > >> >> > Where is it? > > > >> >> > > > > >> >> > "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" <John[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > > > >> >> >> news:4025E11D-ECDA-4626-9318-591C236B2653[ at ]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.... > > > >> >> >> > > > >> >> >> > > > >> >> >> > > > >> >> > > > >> >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > > > > > >

Re: This modification is not allowed because the selection is lock "Terry Farrell" <terryfarrell[ at ]msn.com> 4/22/2007 7:12:08 PM It is definitely a symptom that it has expired. -- Terry Farrell - MS Word MVP "Pk-t112" <Pk-t112[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:B348257E-A68C-4578-945F-4DCF7DBC1500[ at ]microsoft.com... [Quoted Text] >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. > > "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote: > >> If you downloaded it, it is just a trial version, and it has probably >> expired. >> >> -- >> Suzanne S. Barnhill >> Microsoft MVP (Word) >> Words into Type >> Fairhope, Alabama USA >> Word MVP FAQ site: http://word.mvps.org >> Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup >> so >> all may benefit. >> >> "Bennito" <Bennito[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> news:03A48496-0C74-4B4E-8980-2E9D073408A0[ at ]microsoft.com... >> > 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 >> > >> > "Terry Farrell" wrote: >> > >> > > 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" <GS1150[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> > > news:8F0AC891-AC8C-4EF4-8FF1-6F23F3BB8FB2[ at ]microsoft.com... >> > > > 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" wrote: >> > > > >> > > >> What computer, what OS, what version of Office. If it is Office >> > > >> 2007, >> has >> > > >> it >> > > >> been activated? Is it trial version that has expired? >> > > >> >> > > >> -- >> > > >> Terry Farrell - MS Word MVP >> > > >> >> > > >> "GS1150" <GS1150[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> > > >> news:FCBF7A29-020B-4442-A3C1-2F2FDBDA90EE[ at ]microsoft.com... >> > > >> >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 >> > > >> > >> > > >> > "CyberTaz" wrote: >> > > >> > >> > > >> >> 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-B8DF-0BBA56D35E68[ at ]microsoft.com, "John" >> > > >> >> <John[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: >> > > >> >> >> > > >> >> > I can't find Tools. >> > > >> >> > Where is it? >> > > >> >> > >> > > >> >> > "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" <John[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> > > >> >> >> news:4025E11D-ECDA-4626-9318-591C236B2653[ at ]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.... >> > > >> >> >> >> > > >> >> >> >> > > >> >> >> >> > > >> >> >> > > >> >> >> > > >> >> > > >> >> > > >> > > >> >>

Re: This modification is not allowed because the selection is lock CyberTaz <onlygeneraltaz1[ at ]com.cast.net> 4/22/2007 9:59:11 PM 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-4578-945F-4DCF7DBC1500[ at ]microsoft.com, "Pk-t112" <Pk-t112[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: [Quoted Text] > 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. > > "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote: > >> If you downloaded it, it is just a trial version, and it has probably >> expired. >> >> -- >> Suzanne S. Barnhill >> Microsoft MVP (Word) >> Words into Type >> Fairhope, Alabama USA >> Word MVP FAQ site: http://word.mvps.org >> Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup so >> all may benefit. >> >> "Bennito" <Bennito[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> news:03A48496-0C74-4B4E-8980-2E9D073408A0[ at ]microsoft.com... >>> 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 >>> >>> "Terry Farrell" wrote: >>> >>>> 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" <GS1150[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >>>> news:8F0AC891-AC8C-4EF4-8FF1-6F23F3BB8FB2[ at ]microsoft.com... >>>>> 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" wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> What computer, what OS, what version of Office. If it is Office 2007, >> has >>>>>> it >>>>>> been activated? Is it trial version that has expired? >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> Terry Farrell - MS Word MVP >>>>>> >>>>>> "GS1150" <GS1150[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >>>>>> news:FCBF7A29-020B-4442-A3C1-2F2FDBDA90EE[ at ]microsoft.com... >>>>>>> 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 >>>>>>> >>>>>>> "CyberTaz" wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> 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-B8DF-0BBA56D35E68[ at ]microsoft.com, "John" >>>>>>>> <John[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I can't find Tools. >>>>>>>>> Where is it? >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> "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" <John[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >>>>>>>>>> news:4025E11D-ECDA-4626-9318-591C236B2653[ at ]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.... >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>> >>>> >> >>

Re: This modification is not allowed because the selection is lock LittleMama 6/12/2007 4:58:02 PM "CyberTaz" wrote: [Quoted Text] > 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. > -- > HTH |:>) > Bob Jones > [MVP] Office:Mac > > "John" <John[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:4025E11D-ECDA-4626-9318-591C236B2653[ at ]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.... > > >

Re: This modification is not allowed because the selection is lock "JoAnn Paules" <jl_paules[ at ]hotNOSPAMmail.com> 6/12/2007 6:04:47 PM 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. -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] ~~~~~ How to ask a question http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375 "LittleMama" <LittleMama[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:A30B1BBD-D25D-48B6-8D79-53A8975D4A0F[ at ]microsoft.com... [Quoted Text] > > > "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. >> -- >> HTH |:>) >> Bob Jones >> [MVP] Office:Mac >> >> "John" <John[ at ]discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> news:4025E11D-ECDA-4626-9318-591C236B2653[ at ]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.... >> >> >>