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After opening this template file in Word, I cannot edit the text within it.
The cursor is forced down to the next variable field in the document. How do
I edit this document?
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You'll need to unprotect it: Tools | Unprotect Document.

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After opening this template file in Word, I cannot edit the text within

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The cursor is forced down to the next variable field in the document. How

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I edit this document?


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