I need to apply a template version to a Word template and need to have the editing of the version restricted to only a few users.



I created section breaks before and after the version content, then restricted the editing to filing in forms and enforced protection. This worked, however it also locked down the headers and footers of the entire document, which is not what I wanted it to do. Any ideas as to how I can accomplish this without also locking down the headers and footers?

Thanks!

Not sure why in Word 2010 you are applying filling in forms restriction unless you truly have form fields.

Try restricting editing and setting the areas where you want to allow editing as exceptions. This can include headers and footers.

I am using Word 2010 and tried applying filling in forms because that's the only way I know how to restrict editing to specific content.

I tried your suggestion and can't quit figure out how to get it to work. All I want to do is select specific content and restrict editing of that content to a small group of users.

1. Take a sample document with no form fields (can have content controls).
2. Click on the Restrict Editing button on the Developer Tab.
3. Check Editing Restrictions - No Changes
4. Select a portion you want others to be able to edit.
5. Click on the Everyone box.
6. Repeat 4-5 as needed.
7. Under 3 in the restrictions pane, Start Enforcing restrictions
8. OK out of the password box (when doing for real, set and remember password).

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Thanks for the reply. I did get this to work, but what I really want is the opposite. This locks the whole document, then you unlock the portions you want the users to edit. I just want to lock one section or block of content, the rest of the document needs to be edited by all users. I can't believe I'm the only person who has ever wanted to do this, so I'm thinking there must be a way.