How do I unlock a document in Microsoft Word

[Guest]

I am having trouble with my computer and I am in college and need to type
papers. However, whenever I open up Microsoft Word and begin to type, at the
bottom of my screen it reads, this modification is not allowed because the
document is locked. I tried to unlock it but I do not know how and I need to
type papers immediately. Please help me as soon as you can.
Thank You,
Engracia

 

[garfield-n-odie [MVP]]

If all new and existing documents are locked for editing, then
it's probably because you have not activated your Word/Office
software, or because you have an expired trial version of Office
2003. What happens if you start Word and click on Help |
Activate Product? If you are already activated, a dialog box
saying so will appear. If you are not activated, the Activation
Wizard will start. If you have an expired trial version, a
dialog box will prompt you to enter a valid product key or
purchase a key online.