The only way is explained at
http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/MacrosVBA/...ProtectDoc.htm (requires a
macro, which may or may not be acceptable in your situation).
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Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
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http://word.mvps.org
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"Lisa" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> I am creating a fill-in form in Word 2003 (PC). How can I allow the users
to
> spell check their work without unprotecting the form?
>
> Thanks! ---Lisa