Unlocking Elements

After locking elements of a paragraph, you can unlock them when you are ready to edit the text again. See Locking Elements.

How to Unlock Elements

  1. Open the content file.

  2. Select Review > Lock > Enable Locks.to remove the check mark.

    The elements are now unlocked and you can edit them. However, the paragraphs continue to be "marked for locking," meaning they can be easily be locked again by selecting this option again.

  3. (Optional) If you want to remove the "marks" on paragraphs that prepare them for locking, place your cursor on the paragraph or highlight multiple paragraphs. Then select the Review ribbon. Select Lock > Lock to remove the check mark.

  4. Click Save the active file. to save your work.