Unprotect a document

[sfakins]

I'm trying to edit a document that was e-mailed to me, however, I'm unable to
manipulate the data. Is it possible the document is protected and if so is it
possible to unprotect it?

 

[NanaK]

It could be protected or it might be a read only. To see if it is protected,
go to Tools/Protect Document. If it is protected and has a password you
won't be able to do anything with it.

If my memory serves me correctly, if the file is a ready only it will tell
you that on the file when it is open. If that's the case, you can only save
it as a different name and then make your changes to it as you wish.

 

[Klaus Linke]

Also, there are different kinds of protection.
If the document is "only" (password) protected for forms, you can simply open a new doc and use "Insert > File".

Another reason why you might not be able to edit a document is if it contains embedded fonts that don't allow for editing.
Don't remember, but I guess the error message you get if you try to edit should give a hint in that case.

Regards,
Klaus