Hello, I am building a template in word 2007 that uses embedded word documents, PDF's and Emails (I use OFT's) that has fallible fields in it. What I am hoping to get help with is how to make it so that the user can open the embedded document when I lock the file for editing.



Please note I have the attached example document locked and there is no password.

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How to attach a screenshot or file in this forum.

It's probably because I'm Old. I tried attaching it again, thank you.

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You can do that by inserting a Section break before the embedded document (and another after it, if applicable, then leaving the Section containing the embedded document unprotected when you apply the forms protection.

I note that you have a mix of content controls and formfields in the document. That is inadvisable; they're not designed to work together. Use one or the other.

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Paul Edstein
[Fmr MS MVP - Word]

This was incredibly helpful, thank you very much. If others come across my question I will elaborate a bit on this wonderful help.


1 Go to Page Layout Tap
2 Click Breaks, use one of the breaks that is a SECTION BREAK
3 right click on the grey navigation bar on the bottom of your screen and turn on sections if they are not already on
4 In EITHER the developer tab or the Review tab select Protect document
5 Click on limit sections
6 Select Lock Sections
7 Lock the document using the drop down menu as appropriate.

Again your help was appreciated greatly!

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