What version of Word? If it's 2007, check the Developer tab - Protect
Document - Restrict Formatting and Editing.
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Herb Tyson MS MVP
Author of the Word 2007 Bible
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"bxrswfe" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>I created a document template with customized styles. Is there any way of
> allowing users of the template to utilize these styles, but prevent them
> from
> modifying them?