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I need to edit my resume and it locked.How do I unlock it.
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That depends on how you locked it. If you set it to Read-Only, go into
Windows Explorer, right click and uncheck the Read-Only option. If you use Word's Protect Document feature, click Tools Unprotect Document and enter the password if you used one. If you forgot the password...rewrite your resume! Dian D. Chapman Technical Consultant, Microsoft MVP MOS Certified Instructor, Editor/TechTrax Ezine Tech Editor for Word & Office 2007 Bibles https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/Dian.Chapman Dian's Soldiers' Angels Blankets http://www.mousetrax.com/dian/angels.html Free Word Tricks eBook: http://www.mousetrax.com/books.html Learn VBA the easy way: http://www.mousetrax.com/techcourses.html Free Computer Tutorials: http://www.techtrax.us On Fri, 2 Oct 2009 09:21:01 -0700, Shelly wrote: I need to edit my resume and it locked.How do I unlock it. |
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By "Windows Explorer," Dian means "My Computer" (in XP) or
"Computer" (in Vista). (It's still called "Explorer" deeper down; don't confuse it with "Internet Explorer.") On Oct 2, 6:25*pm, "Dian D. Chapman, MVP" wrote: That depends on how you locked it. If you set it to Read-Only, go into Windows Explorer, right click and uncheck the Read-Only option. If you use Word's Protect Document feature, click Tools Unprotect Document and enter the password if you used one. If you forgot the password...rewrite your resume! Dian D. Chapman Technical Consultant, Microsoft MVP MOS Certified Instructor, Editor/TechTrax Ezine Tech Editor for Word & Office 2007 Bibleshttps://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/Dian.Chapman Dian's Soldiers' Angels Blanketshttp://www.mousetrax.com/dian/angels.html Free Word Tricks eBook:http://www.mousetrax.com/books.html Learn VBA the easy way:http://www.mousetrax.com/techcourses.html Free Computer Tutorials:http://www.techtrax.us On Fri, 2 Oct 2009 09:21:01 -0700, Shelly wrote: I need to edit my resume and it locked.How do I unlock it.- |
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HA...yeah, old timer here. ;-)
Note that you can easily access your files in Windows Explorer by hitting Windows Key + E. Dian D. Chapman Technical Consultant, Microsoft MVP MOS Certified Instructor, Editor/TechTrax Ezine Tech Editor for Word & Office 2007 Bibles https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/Dian.Chapman Dian's Soldiers' Angels Blankets http://www.mousetrax.com/dian/angels.html Free Word Tricks eBook: http://www.mousetrax.com/books.html Learn VBA the easy way: http://www.mousetrax.com/techcourses.html Free Computer Tutorials: http://www.techtrax.us On Fri, 2 Oct 2009 15:31:48 -0700 (PDT), "Peter T. Daniels" wrote: By "Windows Explorer," Dian means "My Computer" (in XP) or "Computer" (in Vista). (It's still called "Explorer" deeper down; don't confuse it with "Internet Explorer.") |
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Guess I'm not THAT old cos' Start Accessories Windows Explorer is
still there. g Dian ~ |
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Dian,
It is important to keep in mind who you are dealing with. Peter has a bad habit of trying to tell you what other people really mean. They can say one thing and Peter will tell you that they mean something else. As in this case he is often wrong. Dian D. Chapman, MVP wrote: Guess I'm not THAT old cos' Start Accessories Windows Explorer is still there. g Dian ~ -- Greg Maxey See my web site http://gregmaxey.mvps.org for an eclectic collection of Word Tips. "It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly...who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself in a worthy cause, who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who have never known neither victory nor defeat." - TR |
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(Yeah, I noticed that, but I haven't been here for awhile, so I
figured I'd give him the benefit of the doubt and be nice.eg) D ~ On Fri, 2 Oct 2009 19:31:39 -0400, "Greg Maxey" wrote: Dian, It is important to keep in mind who you are dealing with. Peter has a bad habit of trying to tell you what other people really mean. They can say one thing and Peter will tell you that they mean something else. As in this case he is often wrong. Dian D. Chapman, MVP wrote: Guess I'm not THAT old cos' Start Accessories Windows Explorer is still there. g Dian ~ |
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Most queriers here aren't at a level to find it without being
explicitly told that. (You'll find Greg constantly complaining because I give simple answers to beginners -- whereas he likes to overwhelm them with every possible detail.) On Oct 2, 7:07*pm, "Dian D. Chapman, MVP" wrote: Guess I'm not THAT old cos' Start Accessories Windows Explorer is still there. g Dian ~ |
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Well, Peter, explaining that someone else MEANT to say something
different is quite rude. Enhancing a post by enhancing it is one thing. Stepping on it by correcting minor issues that aren't incorrect as if you know better is quite another. I did MEAN to say Windows Explorer. If the person needs further help, they are free to ask and I'll be happy to provided all the needed details/alternatives I can. When I need an interpreter, I'll be sure to call. Dian D. Chapman Technical Consultant & Microsoft MVP MOS Certified Instructor, Editor/TechTrax Ezine, Technical Editor/Word & Office 2007 Bibles https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/Dian.Chapman Dian's Soldiers' Site http://www.mousetrax.com/Angels Free Word Tricks eBook: http://www.mousetrax.com/books.html Learn VBA the easy way: http://www.mousetrax.com/techcourses.html Free Computer Tutorials: http://www.techtrax.us On Fri, 2 Oct 2009 20:29:47 -0700 (PDT), "Peter T. Daniels" wrote: Most queriers here aren't at a level to find it without being explicitly told that. (You'll find Greg constantly complaining because I give simple answers to beginners -- whereas he likes to overwhelm them with every possible detail.) On Oct 2, 7:07*pm, "Dian D. Chapman, MVP" wrote: Guess I'm not THAT old cos' Start Accessories Windows Explorer is still there. g Dian ~ |
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Soundly spanked again. LOL
Most queriers here aren't at a level to find it without being explicitly told that. Really? Would you mind posting your facts and statistics to support that analysis? You'll find Greg constantly complaining because I give simple answers to beginners No. Now that she is back (welcome back Dian), she will find Greg complaining whenever you violate your goals and objectives. I'll refresh your memory: 1. Post when and wherever you like, but stay in your range of expertise. Always be open to the ideas and suggestion of others. If you venture outside your range then try to be correct. 2. Stop posting your opinions as statements of fact. If you think something is easy or if you prefer one method to another then say so in that manner. Stop insisting or trying to prove that your ways are always best, easiest, fastest, etc. Let others decided for themselves what is easiest between a set of given options and decide for themselves if the effort/advantage of pursuing one approach justifies taking that approach over another. 3. Stop disparaging the contributions and skills of others and selective advanced Word features. Stop throwing up roadblocks and detours when a user seeks information on a particular feature or function that you don't understand or that you don't wish to pursue yourself. 4. STOP SHOUTING in the newsgroup. 5. Bridle your arrogance. Sadly you step all over one or more of them almost every time you post so the complaints may appear constant. Cheers. -- Greg Maxey See my web site http://gregmaxey.mvps.org for an eclectic collection of Word Tips. "It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly...who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself in a worthy cause, who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who have never known neither victory nor defeat." - TR "Peter T. Daniels" wrote in message ... Most queriers here aren't at a level to find it without being explicitly told that. (You'll find Greg constantly complaining because I give simple answers to beginners -- whereas he likes to overwhelm them with every possible detail.) On Oct 2, 7:07 pm, "Dian D. Chapman, MVP" wrote: Guess I'm not THAT old cos' Start Accessories Windows Explorer is still there. g Dian ~ |
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Is this Word 2007? Has your trial period expired?
-- Graham Mayor - Word MVP My web site www.gmayor.com Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org Shelly wrote: I need to edit my resume and it locked.How do I unlock it. |
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HA...good thought Graham, I missed that idea. ;-)
Dian ~ On Sat, 3 Oct 2009 07:19:31 +0300, "Graham Mayor" wrote: Is this Word 2007? Has your trial period expired? |
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(Okay, kiddies...I suggest you take this OUTSIDE, as some adults are
trying to actually work in here.lol) Apologies to the original poster for the noise here and feel free to contact me directly at if you need any clarification regarding your original question. Cheers... Dian D. Chapman Technical Consultant & Microsoft MVP, MOS Certified Instructor, Editor/TechTrax Ezine, Technical Editor/Word & Office 2007 Bibles https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/Dian.Chapman Dian's Soldiers' Site http://www.mousetrax.com/Angels Free Word Tricks eBook: http://www.mousetrax.com/books.html Learn VBA the easy way: http://www.mousetrax.com/techcourses.html Free Computer Tutorials: http://www.techtrax.us |
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Twenty-six posts and what have we learned?
1. A locked file can be unlocked either by changing its read-only property in Windows Exploder or by unprotecting it using native Word functionality. 2.Alternatively, the reported behaviour may be due to an expired trial version of Word 2007. 3. MSFT's use of the names 'Windows Explorer' and 'Internet Explorer' can lead to confusion. 4. Dian doesn't appreciate being told what she "means" - as I suspect is the case for most people. She means what she says and says what she means, and she doesn't need a puffed up popinjay to interpret for her - even if linguistics is his (only) claim to fame. 5. Peter is still a troll who is so convinced that he knows *everything* - to the point that he believes it's his place to explain the posts of highly experienced and knowledgeable "old-timers" in a futile effort to make himself look good and thus be presented with an MVP award. -- Cheers! Gordon Bentley-Mix Word MVP Please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup. Read the original version of this post in the Office Discussion Groups - no membership required! "Shelly" wrote: I need to edit my resume and it locked.How do I unlock it. |
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