How Do I Enable Editing in Word?
You can only turn editing on and off if you are the owner of a document. Here’s how to turn on editing in documents that have previously been restricted:
Select the Review Tab, then select Restrict Editing. In the Restrict Editing pane, uncheck Limit formatting to a selection of styles and Allow only this type of editing in the document.
How to Restrict Formatting Changes in Word
If you share a document with other people, you can restrict specific actions that users can take in the document. You can disable editing altogether and make the file read-only, or you can restrict editing to certain parts of the document. To restrict the formatting changes, follow the steps below.
Select the Review Tab, then select Restrict Editing. Under Formatting Restrictions, select Settings. In the pop-up window, check the Limit formatting to a selection of styles box. Choose what to restrict, or select All. You must check the three boxes at the bottom separately. When you’re done, select OK. Under Start Enforcement, select Yes, Start Enforcing Protection. A prompt will appear to add a password to that portion of the document. Click OK, and the changes will take effect.
How to Restrict Changes to Certain Parts of the Document
Without making it read-only, restricting changes to certain parts of a shared document is also possible.
Select the Review Tab, then select Restrict Editing. Under Editing Restrictions, select Allow only this type of editing in the document. Select the drop-down to choose what you want to restrict (forms, comments, track changes). Choose No changes (Read Only) to restrict everything. Under Exceptions (Optional), add any users you want to exempt from restrictions. Under Start Enforcement, select Yes, Start Enforcing Protection. A prompt will appear to add a password to that portion of the document. Click OK, and the changes will take effect.
