Modification is not allowed becuse selection is locked.

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OrangeCake

Microsoft Word won't let me type anything because it says that modification
is not allowed becuse selection is locked. What can I do about it?
 
Microsoft Word won't let me type anything because it says that modification
is not allowed becuse selection is locked. What can I do about it?
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If you have a trial version of Office (typically pre-installed on a
new computer), it has expired and you'll have to buy a retail copy.

Or, if you already have a licensed copy, maybe you haven't activated
it. Click Office button > Word Options > Resources > Activate and see
what happens.

Or (unlikely) your template and/or document is protected. Click Review
Protect Document and, if the Stop Protection button appears at the
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bottom of the Restrict Formatting adn Editing pane, click it.
 
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