How do I unlock to modify something

[Shelly]

I need to edit my resume and it locked.How do I unlock it.

 

[Dian D. Chapman, MVP]

That depends on how you locked it. If you set it to Read-Only, go into
Windows Explorer, right click and uncheck the Read-Only option.

If you use Word's Protect Document feature, click Tools > Unprotect
Document and enter the password if you used one.

If you forgot the password...rewrite your resume!

Dian D. Chapman
Technical Consultant, Microsoft MVP
MOS Certified Instructor, Editor/TechTrax Ezine
Tech Editor for Word & Office 2007 Bibles
https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/Dian.Chapman

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[Peter T. Daniels]

By "Windows Explorer," Dian means "My Computer" (in XP) or
"Computer" (in Vista). (It's still called "Explorer" deeper down;
don't confuse it with "Internet Explorer.")

 

[Dian D. Chapman, MVP]

HA...yeah, old timer here. ;-)

Note that you can easily access your files in Windows Explorer by
hitting Windows Key + E.

Dian D. Chapman
Technical Consultant, Microsoft MVP
MOS Certified Instructor, Editor/TechTrax Ezine
Tech Editor for Word & Office 2007 Bibles
https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/Dian.Chapman

Dian's Soldiers' Angels Blankets
http://www.mousetrax.com/dian/angels.html

Free Word Tricks eBook: http://www.mousetrax.com/books.html
Learn VBA the easy way: http://www.mousetrax.com/techcourses.html
Free Computer Tutorials: http://www.techtrax.us

 

[Dian D. Chapman, MVP]

Guess I'm not THAT old cos' Start > Accessories > Windows Explorer is
still there. <g>

Dian ~

 

[Greg Maxey]

Dian,

It is important to keep in mind who you are dealing with. Peter has a bad
habit of trying to tell you what other people really mean. They can say one
thing and Peter will tell you that they mean something else. As in this
case he is often wrong.

Guess I'm not THAT old cos' Start > Accessories > Windows Explorer is
still there. <g>

Dian ~

--
Greg Maxey

See my web site http://gregmaxey.mvps.org
for an eclectic collection of Word Tips.

"It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the
strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them
better. The credit belongs to the man in the arena, whose face is
marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly...who knows
the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself in a
worthy cause, who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high
achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while
daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and
timid souls who have never known neither victory nor defeat." - TR

 

[Peter T. Daniels]

Most queriers here aren't at a level to find it without being
explicitly told that. (You'll find Greg constantly complaining because
I give simple answers to beginners -- whereas he likes to overwhelm
them with every possible detail.)

 

[Graham Mayor]

Is this Word 2007? Has your trial period expired?

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Graham Mayor - Word MVP

My web site www.gmayor.com

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[Dian D. Chapman, MVP]

(Yeah, I noticed that, but I haven't been here for awhile, so I
figured I'd give him the benefit of the doubt and be nice.<eg>)

D ~

 

[Dian D. Chapman, MVP]

Well, Peter, explaining that someone else MEANT to say something
different is quite rude. Enhancing a post by enhancing it is one
thing. Stepping on it by correcting minor issues that aren't incorrect
as if you know better is quite another.

I did MEAN to say Windows Explorer. If the person needs further help,
they are free to ask and I'll be happy to provided all the needed
details/alternatives I can.

When I need an interpreter, I'll be sure to call.

Dian D. Chapman
Technical Consultant & Microsoft MVP
MOS Certified Instructor, Editor/TechTrax Ezine,
Technical Editor/Word & Office 2007 Bibles
https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/Dian.Chapman

Dian's Soldiers' Site
http://www.mousetrax.com/Angels

Free Word Tricks eBook: http://www.mousetrax.com/books.html
Learn VBA the easy way: http://www.mousetrax.com/techcourses.html
Free Computer Tutorials: http://www.techtrax.us

 

[Greg Maxey]

Soundly spanked again. LOL

<Most queriers here aren't at a level to find it without being explicitly
told that.

Really? Would you mind posting your facts and statistics to support that
analysis?

<You'll find Greg constantly complaining because I give simple answers to
beginners

No. Now that she is back (welcome back Dian), she will find Greg
complaining whenever you violate your goals and objectives. I'll refresh
your memory:

1. Post when and wherever you like, but stay in your range of expertise.
Always be open to the ideas and suggestion of others. If you venture outside
your range then try to be correct.

2. Stop posting your opinions as statements of fact. If you think something
is easy or if you prefer one method to another then say so in that manner.
Stop insisting or trying to prove that your ways are always best, easiest,
fastest, etc. Let others decided for themselves what is easiest between a
set of given options and decide for themselves if the effort/advantage of
pursuing one approach justifies taking that approach over another.

3. Stop disparaging the contributions and skills of others and selective
advanced Word features. Stop throwing up roadblocks and detours when a user
seeks information on a particular feature or function that you don't
understand or that you don't wish to pursue yourself.

4. STOP SHOUTING in the newsgroup.

5. Bridle your arrogance.



Sadly you step all over one or more of them almost every time you post so
the complaints may appear constant.



Cheers.


--
Greg Maxey

See my web site http://gregmaxey.mvps.org
for an eclectic collection of Word Tips.

"It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong
man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The
credit belongs to the man in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and
sweat and blood, who strives valiantly...who knows the great enthusiasms,
the great devotions, who spends himself in a worthy cause, who at the best
knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if
he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never
be with those cold and timid souls who have never known neither victory nor
defeat." - TR


Most queriers here aren't at a level to find it without being
explicitly told that. (You'll find Greg constantly complaining because
I give simple answers to beginners -- whereas he likes to overwhelm
them with every possible detail.)

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

It's possible Dian will wonder who made you king of this NG or what right
you have to set "goals and objectives" for anyone else who posts here.

--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
http://word.mvps.org

 

[Peter T. Daniels]

I've been supplementing "old-timers"' uses of "Explorer" with the
explanation "(My) Computer" for months, because very often when
"Explorer" with no explanation is given, the OP comes back wondering
how to find "Explorer." Most of the regulars are now using "(My)
Computer" in their first line of response instead of the older,
obscurer, and ambiguous term "Explorer."

Necessitating another round of postings to get an explanation for
something that needn't have been confusing in the first place doesn't
help the OP.

You can observe from Greg's responses that he has no sense whatsoever
of the abilities of the typical first-time querier here. He is unable
to comprehend that many users have never even had the opportunity, let
alone taken the opprtunity, to study training materials that lay out
Word's often opaque and often changing terminology and procedures.

And the reason he hates me so, is that he once posted a very rude
reply to a naive poster, and I commented on its rudeness.

 

[Greg Maxey]

Ms. Barnhill,

Despite our private discussions aimed at avoiding public confrontation, you
seem determined. Dian will not have to spend much time in this NG to
determine the character of the your troll friend Peter. Unlike you, she has
already managed to determine that he is rude. Add that to his unbridled
arrogance, which you may or may not have tried to justify, his very, very
limited range of expertise, and his persistance for being wrong; it may not
be long before those who don't chose to ignore him join me in actively
trying to run him out.

I make no claim to be king of this newsgroup. As for rights, despite the
efforts of some, the United States is still a free country so I don't need
any special permission. We can thank our servicemen and woman and our
veterans for the freedoms that you and I both enjoy.

It is quite refreshing to see you finally exercise some of the community
leadership responsibility that comes with being a MVP. Where was that
leadership and concern the other day when your boy Peter called a poster a
schmuck?

Good day.

It's possible Dian will wonder who made you king of this NG or what
right you have to set "goals and objectives" for anyone else who
posts here.

--
Greg Maxey

See my web site http://gregmaxey.mvps.org
for an eclectic collection of Word Tips.

"It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the
strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them
better. The credit belongs to the man in the arena, whose face is
marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly...who knows
the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself in a
worthy cause, who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high
achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while
daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and
timid souls who have never known neither victory nor defeat." - TR

 

[Greg Maxey]

How do you define "very often?" Can you give any statistics to support your
claim? How many times has the term "Explorer" been used and how many times
has the OP came back with the a question about how to find it? Who is a
regular? Is there a difference between a regular contributor who posts
accurate and helpful information and a regular annoyance like you?

As for "necessitating another round of postings" it seems that as an
aspiring MVP like you would welcome the opportunity to further bloat your
post count.

The reason Greg dislikes you is because you are such and insulting and
insufferable person. Even when you are wrong you continue in your
arguments. His very rude reply is repeated below. We can let Dian decide
for herself:

"Being a notorious poor speller myself I am going to suggest that you
investigate the spell check feature and perhaps experiment with the shift
key. Mastery of both will go a long way in making your questions easier to
read."

Your staunchest supporters only found the remark a bit "snarky." The
"comment" you made on "your perception" of its rudeness was a deliberate
insult.

"Are there no courtesy requirements for becoming an MVP?"

Here is a more appropriate example of "a very rude reply:"

"Schmuck"

Having no sense whatsoever of your very, very limited abilities, if you
right click that term in Word and then select "Look up," Words dictionary
will return:

Schmuck. - A highly offensive term that deliberately insults somebody's
personal worth.

I believe that is was you who posted that reply recently right here in this
very newsgroup. So do you want your cake and want to eat it too?

I'll ask you the same thing that your champion recently asked me. Who made
you king of this NG or what right have your to comment on the propriety my
posts here?

Cheers.

I've been supplementing "old-timers"' uses of "Explorer" with the
explanation "(My) Computer" for months, because very often when
"Explorer" with no explanation is given, the OP comes back wondering
how to find "Explorer." Most of the regulars are now using "(My)
Computer" in their first line of response instead of the older,
obscurer, and ambiguous term "Explorer."

Necessitating another round of postings to get an explanation for
something that needn't have been confusing in the first place doesn't
help the OP.

You can observe from Greg's responses that he has no sense whatsoever
of the abilities of the typical first-time querier here. He is unable
to comprehend that many users have never even had the opportunity, let
alone taken the opprtunity, to study training materials that lay out
Word's often opaque and often changing terminology and procedures.

And the reason he hates me so, is that he once posted a very rude
reply to a naive poster, and I commented on its rudeness.

--
Greg Maxey

See my web site http://gregmaxey.mvps.org
for an eclectic collection of Word Tips.

"It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the
strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them
better. The credit belongs to the man in the arena, whose face is
marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly...who knows
the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself in a
worthy cause, who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high
achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while
daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and
timid souls who have never known neither victory nor defeat." - TR

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

And it doesn't help that, even if you say "Windows Explorer," people's
immediate thought (especially if it's their default browser) is Internet
Explorer. This is Microsoft's fault, of course, which, added to the
similarity in names of "Outlook" and "Outlook Express," provides plenty of
pitfalls for the inexperienced.

--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
http://word.mvps.org

I've been supplementing "old-timers"' uses of "Explorer" with the
explanation "(My) Computer" for months, because very often when
"Explorer" with no explanation is given, the OP comes back wondering
how to find "Explorer." Most of the regulars are now using "(My)
Computer" in their first line of response instead of the older,
obscurer, and ambiguous term "Explorer."

Necessitating another round of postings to get an explanation for
something that needn't have been confusing in the first place doesn't
help the OP.

You can observe from Greg's responses that he has no sense whatsoever
of the abilities of the typical first-time querier here. He is unable
to comprehend that many users have never even had the opportunity, let
alone taken the opprtunity, to study training materials that lay out
Word's often opaque and often changing terminology and procedures.

And the reason he hates me so, is that he once posted a very rude
reply to a naive poster, and I commented on its rudeness.

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

While "schmuck" may have been excessive, I agree that silence is probably a
preferable alternative to posting lmgtfy links, which are fairly subtle
(especially when obfuscated as this one was) but still rude.

--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
http://word.mvps.org

 

[Greg Maxey]

Shouldn't whiterat have the freedom (or right) to post what he wants when he
wants and where he wants without concern?

I don't think so. Do you?

You avoided the question. Where was your concern for community leadership
when Peter posted that deliberately offensive and insulting remark? Why
didn't you post and try to explain to whiterat that Peter is normally
"unfailinly polite" and that he must be having an off day?

While "schmuck" may have been excessive, I agree that silence is
probably a preferable alternative to posting lmgtfy links, which are
fairly subtle (especially when obfuscated as this one was) but still
rude.

--
Greg Maxey

See my web site http://gregmaxey.mvps.org
for an eclectic collection of Word Tips.

"It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the
strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them
better. The credit belongs to the man in the arena, whose face is
marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly...who knows
the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself in a
worthy cause, who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high
achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while
daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and
timid souls who have never known neither victory nor defeat." - TR

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

There is no "community leadership responsibility that comes with being an
MVP." The award is based on past service and carries no obligation except to
respect the NDA and adhere to the Code of Conduct, which basically just
means to be polite. Those who attack, insult, and harass others (either MVPs
or other posters) do not become MVPs or, if already MVPs, are not
re-awarded.

--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
http://word.mvps.org

 

[Greg Maxey]

Ah! The fog lifts. So all that "community leadership" that Beth Melton
blusters about is just hype?

You should check your facts concerning the process for determine who becomes
and who remains a MVP. You should be very familiar with the fact that
certain MVPs can attack and insult others with complete impunity.

There is no "community leadership responsibility that comes with
being an MVP." The award is based on past service and carries no
obligation except to respect the NDA and adhere to the Code of
Conduct, which basically just means to be polite. Those who attack,
insult, and harass others (either MVPs or other posters) do not
become MVPs or, if already MVPs, are not re-awarded.

--
Greg Maxey

See my web site http://gregmaxey.mvps.org
for an eclectic collection of Word Tips.

"It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the
strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them
better. The credit belongs to the man in the arena, whose face is
marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly...who knows
the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself in a
worthy cause, who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high
achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while
daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and
timid souls who have never known neither victory nor defeat." - TR