Hello. I have created a word template with a drop down list content control. It should be possible that anyone can edit a content when using the template. Therefore I have not selected the locking checkboxes in the content control properties (Content control
cannot be deleted and contents cannot be edited not selected). Strangely Word is working like I have selected the checkbox 'contents cannot be edited'. Any idea what the problem is? When I try to edit a content the message 'The modification is not allowed
because the selection is locked'. First I tried to create the drop down list in Word 2007, then in Word 2013. In both versions the same problem exists. No chance to edit the content. Help will be highly appreciated. Tks and rgds Babazrh
It sounds as if you have a different problem, so it would be better for you to start a new thread specifying your version of Word and Windows and describing your specific issue, including whether you're using content controls or legacy form fields or ActiveX
controls (for example, content controls don't require forms protection).
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