How to Unprotect a Word Doc. Adding protection to a Word document serves as a safeguard, preventing unauthorized access or changes to the document.

Reopen the document with Microsoft Word. Click "Review,"and then "Protect," and select "Restrict Editing." Click "Stop Protection" to unlock the document. Resave as a Word document to finish.

Learn how to protect selected parts of MS Word document by using 'Restrict Editing' feature. This locks selected content & prevents any editing or changes.

If the inability to edit MS Office files in Google Drive has been holding you back, here's how you how you can easily add this much-needed feature.