How to Remove Restrict Editing Word without Password 2016/2013/2010/2007/2003

Editing restrictions on Word files or documents are mainly enabled by users to prevent unauthorized access to their documents. But sometimes due to some reason like forgotten passwords, users are unable to remove the restrictions they implemented on their own document. The situation is sad and desperate enough and it is even harder if the users have no idea how to remove edit protection from Word document. So are you stuck with a restricted Word file? Thankfully, there are some simple solutions available for this problem; they are elaborated in the article below.

• Remove Edit Protection from Word Document by Changing File Extension
• Remove Edit Protection from Word Document with Password Recovery Bundle (Best Method)
• Remove Edit Protection from Word Document with VBA Code

Remove Edit Protection from Word Document by Changing File Extension

It is very easy to remove restrict editing word 2010 without password, just make sure that the MS Word file you are about to unlock, has “.docx” file extension. If the file is using old “.doc” format then you need to save it again in “.docx” format. Now, you need to follow the procedure below to remove restrict editing from word document without password：

Step 1: First, you need to make a copy of the original file. Now, rename the copied file from “.docx” to “.zip”.

Step 2: You will possibly get a warning, just click “Yes” and confirm the change.

Step 3: Now, open the “.zip” file. Get inside the “Word” folder and select “Settings.xml”. Then, delete the file.

Step 4: Now, close the window and rename the file from “.zip” to “.docx”.

The procedure is finished, you will be able to get inside the MS Word file and remove the editing restrictions without any trouble.

Remove Edit Protection from Word Document with Password Recovery Bundle

The File Extension method is very effective but it can’t be described as the easiest method. The simplest method to remove restrict editing Word 2016 without password is to use a professional password recovery tool to remove the restrictions.

Password Recovery Bundle is a very effective Password Recovery tool and it fits all the requirements. It has a trial version and it is mainly designed for Word password recovery. It has simple wizard based interface which is effective and fast as well. Here’s how to remove restrict editing in Word with this Password Recovery tool:

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Step 1: It’s a very convenient procedure, just download and install the program on your computer.

Step 2: Then, run Password Recovery Bundle on your computer and click “Recover Passwords for Files and Archives” from the main menu.

Step 3: In the next window, a list of tools will be available; you need to select “Word Password Recovery”.

Step 4: Now, click on “Open File” to ass the locked Word file in the program.

Step 5: Now, you need to select a type of attack that you will be using to unlock the file. After choosing everything, click “Start” to remove restrictions from word document.

Step 6: It will take only a minute, maybe less but a pop-up window will appear on the screen with the forgotten password. Click “Copy” and use it on the locked file.

It is much easier than all the other methods you have heard before. The program is cost-free and you will have no trouble, getting it installed on your computer.

Remove Edit Protection from Word Document with VBA Code

This is another method to remove edit protection from Word document. It is very easy and simple as long as you have downloaded the VBA Code from the Internet. If you are interested, read about the steps below:

Step 1: Simply, open a new MS Word file and tap Alt+ F11 on the keyboard. You will be redirected to MS Visual Basic for Applications.

Step 2: Then, click “Insert” and write the VBA Code. After you have written the code completely, tap F5.

Step 3: Now, you need to select a locked MS Word file from your computer and open it.

Step 4: If you just wait a few minutes a dialog box will appear on the screen, it will say that the password was extracted successfully. Click “OK” to exit.

Step 5: Now, you need to go to “Protect Document” and then click “Encrypt with Password”.

Step 6: Now, delete the password from the text box and then click “OK” to remove the protection password from the Word document. Now, you will be to open the file without the password and remove the restrict editing.

It is a useful procedure but not very popular because of the complications.

Conclusion

Therefore, it is quite simple to remove restrict editing Word 2013 without password or for that matter for Word 2016/2010/2007/2003 etc. 3 very effective ways are discussed in the article, two of them are without the use of any password recovery tool. They are effective but needlessly complicated. So, the better option would be to use a password recovery tool called Password Recovery Bundle. The operational procedure is discussed in the article, you will find it very convincing, easy to use and extremely effective as well. Highly recommended!

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