Yes, if you wish to reformat the text you have entered in order to give it a cleaner appearance, you may unprotect the application form. Instructions on how to do this are set out below:
NB: Please do not amend/delete any part of the form’s template
If you have opened the application form in Word 1997 – 2003:
- To unprotect, select Tools>Unprotect Document or View>Toolbars>Forms and select the padlock symbol
- Delete/copy as necessary
- To protect the document again, select Tools>Protect Document or View>Toolbars>Forms and select the padlock symbol.
If you have opened the application form in Word 2007:
- To unprotect, select Review>Protect document>Restrict formatting & editing>Stop protection.
- Delete/copy as necessary
- To protect, select Yes, start enforcing protection>OK [do not enter a password].
