Can't modify a file. How do I unlock the file?

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TeacherG

I have always logged on and modify my files. Today, I am getting an error
message: This modification is not allowed because the selection is locked.
This is the message on all my files. I can't even type one character. How do
I fix this?

Thanks,
Gloria
 
If you hold down the Shift key when you open a document, are you then able
to edit the document?

If so, it sounds like one of your students may have placed a template into
the Word Startup folder that contains an AutoOpen macro that is applying
protection to the documents.

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Hope this helps.

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services on a paid consulting basis.

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