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Can't Edit .doc File, only opens in Protected View

I'm really starting to hate "Protected View" and the "File Block Settings" screen that is supposed to allow you to change settings but doesn't. 

I have Word 2013 running on Win 7. My colleague emails me a file that I HAVE TO EDIT in .doc form. 

I get the dumb message (why can't we copy and paste these messages) "PROTECTED VIEW Editing this file type is not allowed due to your policy settings. Click for more details." 

I click, see "Protected View" for the file with "Enable Editing" grayed out. I click on File Block Settings, try both 

Restore Defaults and 

Clicking open and save for every file type,

and at the bottom , I click 

"Open selected file types in Protected View and allow editing" because that seems to be the only option that allows editing.

NO CHANGE!!!! When I go back to the file, it's the same, editing is still grayed out!!

HOW DO I GET AT THIS FILE that I need to edit NOW?? AND WHO DESIGNED THIS UI??

Thanks in advance. 

Answer
Answer
Save the file to the local drive and then in Windows Explorer, right click on the file and select Properties and then click on the Unblock button.  Then use File>Open in Word to open the file.
Hope this helps,
Doug Robbins - MVP Office Apps & Services (Word)
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Last updated October 22, 2024 Views 4,770 Applies to: