Check if Word Doc Protected? 1

[cheriberi]

I'm sure this is easy, but I can't figure it out. How do I check in a Word macro whether a document is protected or not? I need to make sure it is not protected and if it is, unprotect it.

Thanks!

 

[JillT]

I use the following code to check if a document has been protected for forms:

If ActiveDocument.ProtectionType = wdAllowOnlyFormFields Then
ActiveDocument.Unprotect
End If

But if you are checking whether the form has been protected for tracked changes or comments you will have to change the ProtectionType.

Bear in mind that if you want to re-protect the form you should do so in code or Word will clear all the input fields

 

[cheriberi]

Thank you so much!