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Word Text Selection Error

Fix "You can't make this change because the selection is locked", or you can't select text while using Word.

Quit Word.
Make sure you are in the Finder (AKA Desktop).
Click the "Go" menu, and choose "Library".
Note: If you don't see Library, hold down the option key while doing this.
Find the folder called "Containers" and open it.
Find the folder called "Microsoft Word" and delete it (drag to Trash).
Restart Word

Or, in Terminal:
Quit Word
Erase: ~/Library/Containers/Microsoft Word
Restart Word



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