How to unlock MS Word 2003. I accidentally hit Ctrl+D ?

Suzanne S. Barnhill · External Since: Sep 26, 2003 Posts: 24483

The answer is not going to change. Either you have not activated Word, or it
is a trial version that has expired.

--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
http://word.mvps.org

"Suzy" wrote in message

> This is exactly my problem. I don't know why it is locked, in fact I have
> never been able to use this program since I have had this computer. I get
> the
> same message. I see the same blinking cursor with a line beneath but can't
> enter anything when I type. Please help me solve this. Thanks Suzy
>
> "Lorraine" wrote:
>
>> I tried that and it's still locked up. It seems the program itself it
>> locked up. When the program opens, the cursor blinks with a short line
>> under
>> it which I assume is the location a character should appear, but does not
>> allow entry of any keystrokes. When I try to type, a message comes up at
>> the
>> bottom of the screen that says "this modification is not allowed because
>> the
>> document is locked." Lorraine
>>
>> "Herb Tyson [MVP]" wrote:
>>
>> > Ctrl+D brings up the Format Font dialog box. No telling why it locked
>> > up
>> > Word.
>> >
>> > If Word is locked up, you can usually force it to close by
>> > right-clicking it
>> > on the Windows Task Bar and choosing Close. If Windows then says that
>> > it's
>> > not responding, you can then close it.
>> >
>> > If Ctrl+D repeatedly makes Word lock up, then I'd suspect that there
>> > was an
>> > installation glitch. You might try Help - Detect and Repair to see if
>> > that
>> > resolves the problem. If not, then post back here, and there are other
>> > things to try to resolve the problem.
>> >
>> > --
>> > Herb Tyson MS MVP
>> > Please respond in the newsgroups so everyone can follow along.
>> > http://www.herbtyson.com
>> > "Lorraine" wrote in message
>> >
>> > > I'm used to using WordPerfect and just got this new pc. After I
>> > > loaded up
>> > > MS
>> > > Word 2003 for the first time, I hit ctrl+D which in WP inserts the
>> > > date.
>> > > In
>> > > Word it apparently locks up the program. I can't get it to unlock,
>> > > even
>> > > by
>> > > going through the unlock a document or subdocument as in the help
>> > > instructions. So right now the program is useless. Any suggestions
>> > > or
>> > > ideas? Thanks, Lorraine
>> >
>> >
>> >
>

Barbara · External Since: May 05, 2006 Posts: 79

I bought my Dell in 2005. I have had both Word and Excel since that time
running perfectly.
My computer crashed last year..took it to a repair shop where they backed up
my files but that was it..I got it back with no Excel and Word.

Found an old copy of a trial version of each and used it in desperation to
work on my files.
Now that has expired.
I used the product key that is labeled on my computer but because I had 2003
running, it won't recognize it.
How do I get my word and excel back?
Thanks

"Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote:

> The answer is not going to change. Either you have not activated Word, or it
> is a trial version that has expired.
>
> --
> Suzanne S. Barnhill
> Microsoft MVP (Word)
> Words into Type
> Fairhope, Alabama USA
> http://word.mvps.org
>
> "Suzy" wrote in message
>
> > This is exactly my problem. I don't know why it is locked, in fact I have
> > never been able to use this program since I have had this computer. I get
> > the
> > same message. I see the same blinking cursor with a line beneath but can't
> > enter anything when I type. Please help me solve this. Thanks Suzy
> >
> > "Lorraine" wrote:
> >
> >> I tried that and it's still locked up. It seems the program itself it
> >> locked up. When the program opens, the cursor blinks with a short line
> >> under
> >> it which I assume is the location a character should appear, but does not
> >> allow entry of any keystrokes. When I try to type, a message comes up at
> >> the
> >> bottom of the screen that says "this modification is not allowed because
> >> the
> >> document is locked." Lorraine
> >>
> >> "Herb Tyson [MVP]" wrote:
> >>
> >> > Ctrl+D brings up the Format Font dialog box. No telling why it locked
> >> > up
> >> > Word.
> >> >
> >> > If Word is locked up, you can usually force it to close by
> >> > right-clicking it
> >> > on the Windows Task Bar and choosing Close. If Windows then says that
> >> > it's
> >> > not responding, you can then close it.
> >> >
> >> > If Ctrl+D repeatedly makes Word lock up, then I'd suspect that there
> >> > was an
> >> > installation glitch. You might try Help - Detect and Repair to see if
> >> > that
> >> > resolves the problem. If not, then post back here, and there are other
> >> > things to try to resolve the problem.
> >> >
> >> > --
> >> > Herb Tyson MS MVP
> >> > Please respond in the newsgroups so everyone can follow along.
> >> > http://www.herbtyson.com
> >> > "Lorraine" wrote in message
> >> >
> >> > > I'm used to using WordPerfect and just got this new pc. After I
> >> > > loaded up
> >> > > MS
> >> > > Word 2003 for the first time, I hit ctrl+D which in WP inserts the
> >> > > date.
> >> > > In
> >> > > Word it apparently locks up the program. I can't get it to unlock,
> >> > > even
> >> > > by
> >> > > going through the unlock a document or subdocument as in the help
> >> > > instructions. So right now the program is useless. Any suggestions
> >> > > or
> >> > > ideas? Thanks, Lorraine
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >
>
>

Terry Farrell · External Since: Dec 08, 2003 Posts: 1640

You must install the correct version of Word 2003 (probably Word 2003
standard OEM). If you installed a different version, the key will not work.
Very often, OEM Office is BIOS locked so you probably need the Dell
installation disk. Try Dell to see if they will sell you a replacement disk.

--
Terry Farrell - MSWord MVP

"Barbara" wrote in message

> I bought my Dell in 2005. I have had both Word and Excel since that time
> running perfectly.
> My computer crashed last year..took it to a repair shop where they backed
> up
> my files but that was it..I got it back with no Excel and Word.
>
> Found an old copy of a trial version of each and used it in desperation to
> work on my files.
> Now that has expired.
> I used the product key that is labeled on my computer but because I had
> 2003
> running, it won't recognize it.
> How do I get my word and excel back?
> Thanks
>
> "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote:
>
>> The answer is not going to change. Either you have not activated Word, or
>> it
>> is a trial version that has expired.
>>
>> --
>> Suzanne S. Barnhill
>> Microsoft MVP (Word)
>> Words into Type
>> Fairhope, Alabama USA
>> http://word.mvps.org
>>
>> "Suzy" wrote in message
>>
>> > This is exactly my problem. I don't know why it is locked, in fact I
>> > have
>> > never been able to use this program since I have had this computer. I
>> > get
>> > the
>> > same message. I see the same blinking cursor with a line beneath but
>> > can't
>> > enter anything when I type. Please help me solve this. Thanks Suzy
>> >
>> > "Lorraine" wrote:
>> >
>> >> I tried that and it's still locked up. It seems the program itself
>> >> it
>> >> locked up. When the program opens, the cursor blinks with a short
>> >> line
>> >> under
>> >> it which I assume is the location a character should appear, but does
>> >> not
>> >> allow entry of any keystrokes. When I try to type, a message comes up
>> >> at
>> >> the
>> >> bottom of the screen that says "this modification is not allowed
>> >> because
>> >> the
>> >> document is locked." Lorraine
>> >>
>> >> "Herb Tyson [MVP]" wrote:
>> >>
>> >> > Ctrl+D brings up the Format Font dialog box. No telling why it
>> >> > locked
>> >> > up
>> >> > Word.
>> >> >
>> >> > If Word is locked up, you can usually force it to close by
>> >> > right-clicking it
>> >> > on the Windows Task Bar and choosing Close. If Windows then says
>> >> > that
>> >> > it's
>> >> > not responding, you can then close it.
>> >> >
>> >> > If Ctrl+D repeatedly makes Word lock up, then I'd suspect that there
>> >> > was an
>> >> > installation glitch. You might try Help - Detect and Repair to see
>> >> > if
>> >> > that
>> >> > resolves the problem. If not, then post back here, and there are
>> >> > other
>> >> > things to try to resolve the problem.
>> >> >
>> >> > --
>> >> > Herb Tyson MS MVP
>> >> > Please respond in the newsgroups so everyone can follow along.
>> >> > http://www.herbtyson.com
>> >> > "Lorraine" wrote in message
>> >> >
>> >> > > I'm used to using WordPerfect and just got this new pc. After I
>> >> > > loaded up
>> >> > > MS
>> >> > > Word 2003 for the first time, I hit ctrl+D which in WP inserts the
>> >> > > date.
>> >> > > In
>> >> > > Word it apparently locks up the program. I can't get it to
>> >> > > unlock,
>> >> > > even
>> >> > > by
>> >> > > going through the unlock a document or subdocument as in the help
>> >> > > instructions. So right now the program is useless. Any
>> >> > > suggestions
>> >> > > or
>> >> > > ideas? Thanks, Lorraine
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >
>>
>>

ify · External Since: Jul 29, 2009 Posts: 1

my word document says "this modification is not allowed because the
document is locked." And i am bot on any trial period.Please wat do i do.I
am using Microsoft 2007

Doug Robbins - Word MVP · External Since: Jul 14, 2006 Posts: 2843

Have you activated the software?

--
Hope this helps.

Please reply to the newsgroup unless you wish to avail yourself of my
services on a paid consulting basis.

Doug Robbins - Word MVP, originally posted via msnews.microsoft.com
"ify" wrote in message

> my word document says "this modification is not allowed because the
> document is locked." And i am bot on any trial period.Please wat do i do.I
> am using Microsoft 2007

Terry Farrell · External Since: Dec 08, 2003 Posts: 1640

Did your PC come with a trial version and you then purchased the full
version? If so, did you uninstall the trial version prior to installing the
full version?

And as Doug suggests, have you activated it (Word Options, Resource tab)?

--
Terry Farrell - MSWord MVP

"ify" wrote in message

> my word document says "this modification is not allowed because the
> document is locked." And i am bot on any trial period.Please wat do i do.I
> am using Microsoft 2007

Rowie Winmar09 · External Since: May 14, 2010 Posts: 1

Hi All

i have the same issue but when i go to enter my product key to do the full
version it says its invalid how do i get a new product key
--
Rowie Winmar

"Lorraine" wrote:

> I'm used to using WordPerfect and just got this new pc. After I loaded up MS
> Word 2003 for the first time, I hit ctrl+D which in WP inserts the date. In
> Word it apparently locks up the program. I can't get it to unlock, even by
> going through the unlock a document or subdocument as in the help
> instructions. So right now the program is useless. Any suggestions or
> ideas? Thanks, Lorraine

Terry Farrell · External Since: Dec 08, 2003 Posts: 1640

What has this got to do with accidentally hitting Ctrl+D? Please explain
what you mean.

--
Terry Farrell - MSWord MVP

"Rowie Winmar09" wrote in message

> Hi All
>
> i have the same issue but when i go to enter my product key to do the full
> version it says its invalid how do i get a new product key
> --
> Rowie Winmar
>
>
> "Lorraine" wrote:
>
>> I'm used to using WordPerfect and just got this new pc. After I loaded
>> up MS
>> Word 2003 for the first time, I hit ctrl+D which in WP inserts the date.
>> In
>> Word it apparently locks up the program. I can't get it to unlock, even
>> by
>> going through the unlock a document or subdocument as in the help
>> instructions. So right now the program is useless. Any suggestions or
>> ideas? Thanks, Lorraine

Joe · External Since: Jul 09, 2004 Posts: 399

Hi guys urm... ok I got Microsoft word with my laptop and I think it was the
trial suddenly its locked up and says something like modification is not
alowed because this section is locked. I've been reading through everything
you guys have said and it just isn't working and I've tryed everything like
unstalling it then restalling and nothing so please if someone could help me
out thta would be so brilliant!!!

"Steve" wrote:

> wat u do is press ctrl+shift+f11 n if dat dnt work u grab ur right foot, then
> shove it the fuk up microsofts ass
> take care, steve
>
> "Sandy" wrote:
>
> > I am having the same problems as Lorraine. I unknowingly deleted MS Word
> > 2003, so re-installed the application and now all my documents are locked and
> > I am unable to activate Word/Office 2003.
> > "garfield-n-odie" wrote:
> >
> > > If all new and existing documents are locked for editing, then
> > > it's probably because you have not activated your Word/Office
> > > software, or because you have an expired trial version of Office
> > > 2003. What happens if you start Word and click on Help |
> > > Activate Product? If you are already activated, a dialog box
> > > saying so will appear. If you are not activated, the Activation
> > > Wizard will start. If you have an expired trial version, a
> > > dialog box will prompt you to enter a valid product key or
> > > purchase a key online.
> > >
> > > Lorraine wrote:
> > > > I tried that and it's still locked up. It seems the program itself it
> > > > locked up. When the program opens, the cursor blinks with a short line under
> > > > it which I assume is the location a character should appear, but does not
> > > > allow entry of any keystrokes. When I try to type, a message comes up at the
> > > > bottom of the screen that says "this modification is not allowed because the
> > > > document is locked." Lorraine
> > > >
> > >
> > >

Suzanne S. Barnhill · External Since: Sep 26, 2003 Posts: 24483

If it is a trial version that has expired then "uninstalling and
reinstalling" (however you manage that) won't help, as you get only one
trial; now it is time to actually pay for the product. If it is a legitimate
retail version, then you just need to activate it. FWIW, Office 2010 will be
available in mid-June, and there may well be a free trial version of that as
well.

--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
http://word.mvps.org

"Joe" wrote in message

> Hi guys urm... ok I got Microsoft word with my laptop and I think it was
> the
> trial suddenly its locked up and says something like modification is not
> alowed because this section is locked. I've been reading through
> everything
> you guys have said and it just isn't working and I've tryed everything
> like
> unstalling it then restalling and nothing so please if someone could help
> me
> out thta would be so brilliant!!!
>
> "Steve" wrote:
>
>> wat u do is press ctrl+shift+f11 n if dat dnt work u grab ur right foot,
>> then
>> shove it the fuk up microsofts ass
>> take care, steve
>>
>> "Sandy" wrote:
>>
>> > I am having the same problems as Lorraine. I unknowingly deleted MS
>> > Word
>> > 2003, so re-installed the application and now all my documents are
>> > locked and
>> > I am unable to activate Word/Office 2003.
>> > "garfield-n-odie" wrote:
>> >
>> > > If all new and existing documents are locked for editing, then
>> > > it's probably because you have not activated your Word/Office
>> > > software, or because you have an expired trial version of Office
>> > > 2003. What happens if you start Word and click on Help |
>> > > Activate Product? If you are already activated, a dialog box
>> > > saying so will appear. If you are not activated, the Activation
>> > > Wizard will start. If you have an expired trial version, a
>> > > dialog box will prompt you to enter a valid product key or
>> > > purchase a key online.
>> > >
>> > > Lorraine wrote:
>> > > > I tried that and it's still locked up. It seems the program
>> > > > itself it
>> > > > locked up. When the program opens, the cursor blinks with a short
>> > > > line under
>> > > > it which I assume is the location a character should appear, but
>> > > > does not
>> > > > allow entry of any keystrokes. When I try to type, a message comes
>> > > > up at the
>> > > > bottom of the screen that says "this modification is not allowed
>> > > > because the
>> > > > document is locked." Lorraine
>> > > >
>> > >
>> > >
>

Terry Farrell · External Since: Dec 08, 2003 Posts: 1640

That probably means the trial has time expired and you need to purchase an
appropriate version of Word or Office. Whilst in Lock Down (Reduced
Functionality) mode, you can only read existing documents.

--
Terry Farrell - MSWord MVP

"Joe" wrote in message

> Hi guys urm... ok I got Microsoft word with my laptop and I think it was
> the
> trial suddenly its locked up and says something like modification is not
> alowed because this section is locked. I've been reading through
> everything
> you guys have said and it just isn't working and I've tryed everything
> like
> unstalling it then restalling and nothing so please if someone could help
> me
> out thta would be so brilliant!!!
>
> "Steve" wrote:
>
>> wat u do is press ctrl+shift+f11 n if dat dnt work u grab ur right foot,
>> then
>> shove it the fuk up microsofts ass
>> take care, steve
>>
>> "Sandy" wrote:
>>
>> > I am having the same problems as Lorraine. I unknowingly deleted MS
>> > Word
>> > 2003, so re-installed the application and now all my documents are
>> > locked and
>> > I am unable to activate Word/Office 2003.
>> > "garfield-n-odie" wrote:
>> >
>> > > If all new and existing documents are locked for editing, then
>> > > it's probably because you have not activated your Word/Office
>> > > software, or because you have an expired trial version of Office
>> > > 2003. What happens if you start Word and click on Help |
>> > > Activate Product? If you are already activated, a dialog box
>> > > saying so will appear. If you are not activated, the Activation
>> > > Wizard will start. If you have an expired trial version, a
>> > > dialog box will prompt you to enter a valid product key or
>> > > purchase a key online.
>> > >
>> > > Lorraine wrote:
>> > > > I tried that and it's still locked up. It seems the program
>> > > > itself it
>> > > > locked up. When the program opens, the cursor blinks with a short
>> > > > line under
>> > > > it which I assume is the location a character should appear, but
>> > > > does not
>> > > > allow entry of any keystrokes. When I try to type, a message comes
>> > > > up at the
>> > > > bottom of the screen that says "this modification is not allowed
>> > > > because the
>> > > > document is locked." Lorraine
>> > > >
>> > >
>> > >