How to Lock a Form in Word 2007

1. Click on the 'Office' icon in the upper left-hand corner of the word document. Press the 'Word Options' button in the bottom left corner of the drop-down menu.
2. Click on the checkbox next to the 'Show Developer tab in the Ribbon' text if it is not already checked. Press 'OK' to save changes.
3. Select the 'Developer' tab across the top of the word document. Find and click on the 'Protect Document' icon. The icon is represented by a document with a key lock.
4. Click the 'Restrict Formatting and Editing' option in the drop-down menu. A display pane will appear to the right of your document window.
5. Select the type of restriction you want. To lock a form, select the 'Filling in forms' restriction option. Click the 'Start Enforcing Protection' button on the bottom of the display plane.
6. Set a password and press the 'OK' button to confirm the lock.