locking a text box

[churchmommy]

I use the same basic format every week for a church bulletin. I would like to
lock several text boxes that need to stay the same all the time. I tried
grouping but that does not lock the boxes. Is there any way to lock text and
text boxes so they cannot be accidently changed? Your help would be greatly
appreciated.

 

[Brian Kvalheim [MSFT MVP]]

The only way you can do this is by putting the text boxes on the MasterPage.
Select the text boxes and group, then go to Edit > Cut. Then go to View >
Masterpage. Then go to Edit > Paste. Then go back to the View menu and
uncheck View Masterpage to get back to the main page.

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[churchmommy]

Thank you VERY much Brian. It works GREAT! I knew there must be a way to do
it but I was unable to discover the method. Thanks again.

 

[drc023]

The same thing can be accomplished by placing another text frame over the
one you want to secure. Make sure the empty frame is brought to the front
and that text wrapping style is set to none. Group the two frames. I guess
you could call it virtual lamination.