Title: 5 Methods to Remove Read Only from Word Document
Headings: 5 Methods to Remove Read Only from Word Document
5 Methods to Remove Read Only from Word Document
Method 1: Disable Protected View for the Word Document from the Internet
Method 2: Change the File’s Properties to Remove Read Only
Method 3: Remove Editing Restriction Password from Protected Document
Method 4: Unrestrict Word Document without Password with Third-party Tool
Method 5: Copy and Paste the Content to New Document for Editing
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Content: Now, the Word file is editable. You can open the Word document and modify the content or layout without restrictions. Method 3: Remove Editing Restriction Password from Protected Document
In this situation, you need to have the protection password so that you can remove this read-only restriction forever. If you forgot the protection password, you can go to check the last two methods. Step 1: Double click the Word document with editing restriction which you want to unlock. Step 2: You have two options here to access Restrict Editing setting. If you fail to find it in Option 1, try another option.