[sj]

I have a template with custom styles. The template is a Word 97-2003
template. The template is protected for filling in forms and select
sections being protected. When using Word 2007 (compatibility mode) I cannot
apply a style in an unprotected section of the document. I select the style
using the styles dialog box and get a "Ths modification is not allowed
because the section is locked." message. If I unprotect the document I can
apply the style. Unprotecting the document is not a desireable work around
because of bookmarks embedded in the template. When user's unprotect the
document they often inadvertantly delete the bookmarks too. We have a mix of
Office 2003 & 2007 in our facitlity so for now, I need to keep the template
as Word 97-2003 template.

Is there a way to apply the styles without unprotecting the document?