

Type a password for the document into both password fields. For example, you can stop all formatting or limit formatting options to only certain styles such as block text or headings.Ĭlick the "Yes, Start Enforcing Protection" button at the bottom of the pane to implement your selected permissions in the Word document. Click the blue "Settings" link and select your preferred formatting restrictions.

If you want to allow certain contacts editing permissions, add them from your address book in the Exceptions field under the Editing Restrictions section.Ĭlick and enable the "Formatting Restrictions" check box if you also want to stop other users from changing the format and style of the document. Alternatively, you can choose to restrict editing permissions only for tracked changes or document comments. For example, select the "No Changes (Read Only)" option for the maximum protection of preventing all edits and changes. Select your preferred permission level from the "Allow only this type of editing in the document" pull-down menu. If the document is a protected form, you may find it more convenient to add the Protect/Unprotect button on the Quick Access Toolbar. Click the "Restrict Editing" button in the Protect group on the menu ribbon.Ĭlick and enable the "Editing Restrictions" check box in the Restricting Formatting and Editing pane on the right side of the screen. It is far from obvious, but what you need to do is click on Protect Document and then on Restrict Formatting and Editing, which displays the task pane in which you can click Stop Protection. Click the "Review" tab above the program's main menu ribbon.
