If you’ve ever tried to modify a locked selection in Microsoft Word, you know it can be frustrating. The selection is locked because it contains certain elements that are protected from being changed. In this blog post, we’ll show you how to fix this problem so you can modify the selection and get your work done.
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Fix: This Modification is Not Allowed Because the Selection is Locked
What is the problem?
The problem is that the selection is locked and cannot be modified.
Section: How do you fix it?
To fix the problem, you need to unlock the selection.
How to fix it
If you’re getting the error message “This modification is not allowed because the selection is locked”, it means that the cells you’re trying to modify are locked. To fix this, you need to unlock the cells.
To do this, go to the Review tab and click on the Unprotect Sheet button. This will open the Unprotect Sheet dialog box. Enter the password if the sheet is password-protected. If there isn’t a password, leave the field blank. Click OK and you should now be able to modify the locked cells.
Take action
If you’re seeing the error message “This modification is not allowed because the selection is locked,” it means that the cells you’re trying to modify are locked. To fix this, you’ll need to unlock the cells.
To unlock cells in Microsoft Excel:
1. Select the cells that you want to unlock.
2. On the Home tab, in the Cells group, click Format.
3. Under Cell Protection, click Unlock Cells.
You should now be able to modify the cells.
Must Read
If you are receiving the error “This Modification is Not Allowed Because the Selection is Locked” when attempting to make changes to a document, there are a few things you can try:
1. Check the document’s properties to see if it is set to read-only. If it is, you will need to save the document to a new location in order to be able to edit it.
2. Try opening the document in a different program. Sometimes, certain programs will lock a document and prevent changes from being made.
3. If you are using Microsoft Word, try enabling the “Track Changes” feature. This will allow you to make changes to the document without actually changing the original text.
4. If you are still having difficulty, try restarting your computer. Sometimes, simply restarting can clear up any issues that may be causing the document to be locked.
Conclusion
Thanks for reading! I hope this article was helpful in explaining why the “Selection is Locked” error occurs when trying to modify a document in Microsoft Word, as well as how to fix it. If you have any other questions or comments, please feel free to leave them below.
