How to fix error: "The selection is locked" in Microsoft Word

Are you getting an error in Word that says:
You can't make this change because the selection is locked.
If you are, we'll help you fix it in today's video.
- First, we'll help you activate your account, incase you're using an unactivated version of Word.
- Then we'll show you how to remove protection, incase you're trying to edit a protected document.
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🕐 Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro.
0:23 - What causes the error: "This selection is locked"?
0:37 - Fix the problem by activating your license.
2:14 - Fix the problem by removing the file's protection.
2:50 - Outro.
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[@fuhtracy578]

Just had mine fixed
Thank you

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[@fuhtracy578]

Finally!

[@tronicv4368]

yay

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huh?