This problem has been reported at least once before, but I don't think any
resolution was found. I don't find any KB articles that address this,
either. If you would like to send a *small* sample to ,
I'll take a look and see what I can find out.

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Words into Type
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"paula" wrote in message
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When the protection menu appears, I am able to select steps 1 and 2 that
includes the editing restrictions. However, step 3 for enforcing does not
allow me to.

"Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote:

Have you selected the type of protection? You must first check the box
for
"Editing restrictions" and then select "Filling in forms."
Alternatively, if
you're going to protect the entire document (and not just specific
sections), you can use the padlock button on the Forms toolbar.

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Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
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"paula" wrote in message
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I have created a form in Word 2003. When I try to protect it to allow
editing to fill in the forms, the "Yes, Start Enforcing Protection" is
disabled. Now if I create a blank document then protect it, unprotect
it,
create my forms and reprotect it, it works fine. This is my first
experience
with 2003. Is there anyway to protect the document after it is
create?