Modification is not allowed because the selection is locked

[Duran]

When i open microsoft word 2007 i get a error message that says "This
modification is not allowed because the selection is locked" I cant type,
click or do anything in microsoft word but open and close the application.

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

If this is a retail version, you haven't activated it. If it is a trial
version, it has expired.

--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
http://word.mvps.org

 

[Duran]

Well its not a trial version and i have used it many times. I tried to work

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

If you have not activated it, then perhaps you have used up the number of
times you can use it without activation. See "Frequently asked questions
about the Office Activation Wizard and reduced-functionality mode in Office
2003" at http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=827291 (generally applicable to
Office 2007 as well).

--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
http://word.mvps.org

 

[Duran]

Hey thanks for your help! I would like one more helpful hint plz. What is the
phone number for some help over the phone so i can ask the person exactly
whats happening because i have tryed to reinstall it and its not working and
everything i try to do doesnt work, so if you can just get me the number for
some help that would be GREAT!!!

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

If it hasn't been activated, you don't need to reinstall it, just activate
it, and reinstalling won't help in the slightest. If online activation
doesn't work, you should be provided with a phone number as part of the
process.

For other support options, see http://support.microsoft.com/

--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
http://word.mvps.org

 

[Nifer]

Hey! I'm having the exact same problem, but when I go to "Word Options" and
activate, nothing happens...?! How do i activate online?

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

Is this a retail version or a trial version that has expired?

--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
http://word.mvps.org

 

[JDnCoke]

I am having the same problem when trying to add a drop down list. I get the
same message. It is not a trial version and it is activated, which I have
confirmed by clicking on the Activate button under Word Options>Resources. It
just tells it is already activated.

 

[Terry Farrell]

How is this the same problem? Please explain exactly what you are
experiencing because it sounds totally different.

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

If this is a form and it is protected, then you'll need to unprotect it to
add the list.

--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
http://word.mvps.org

 

[st]

mine is a trial version and it comes up with this error message although I
have been using it for less than 60 days which is the trial run period.

 

[jeewan sanjel]

ya i am having same problem it is probably due to the no of times i used but
the 60 days is not finished