See http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/MacrosVBA/...ProtectDoc.htm

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Suzanne S. Barnhill
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"Eric" wrote in message
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I have created a form using text form fields and there is no option to
check
the spelling after the document protected. I'm wondering if there is
anyway
to allow the spell checker to run on the text form fields after the
document
is protected. Thanks for any help you're able to give on this.