How to Restrict the Formatting of a Document in Microsoft Word 2003

There are many applications that Microsoft Word 2003 can be used for. Most often it is used to create professional documents in a work setting. Sometimes, users will need to create a document that is formatted to a specific style, one that cannot be changed by other users. This program allows users to restrict the formatting of documents simply by setting a few parameters in the formatting menu.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

1. Open the protect document menu. Click on “Tools” then select “Protect Document.”

2. Set protect document parameters. In the protect document menu that opens, check the “Limit Formatting to a Selection of Styles” check-box.

3. Select the settings. Click on the “Settings” button. Check the boxes of the formatting styles you wish to allow in the document and un-check the boxes of the formatting styles you do not wish to allow in the document.

4. Save the changes. Click on “Yes Start Enforcing Protection” in the formatting task pane.