How to Lock Text Boxes in Word

1. Open the Microsoft Word document that contains the text boxes that you want to lock. Right-click on the text box you want to lock and then click on the “Format TexBox” option.
2. Click on the “Layout” tab and then click on the “Advanced” button. Select the “Alignment” option below the “Vertical” heading and then select the “Bottom” option from the drop-down menu.
3. Select the “Margin” option from the drop-down menu next to the “relative to” field. Click on the box next to the “Move object with text” field so that it’s deselected.
4. Click on the box next to the “Lock anchor” field so that it’s selected. Click on the “OK” button.
5. Move your cursor about the text box. Click on the “Insert” option from the top toolbar menu and then click on the “Break” option if you’re using Word 2003. Click on the “Page Layout” tab and click on the “Breaks” icon for Word 2007.
6. Select the “Continuous Break” option. Click on the “Tools” option and then click on the “Protect Document” option for Word 2003. Click on the “Review” tab and click on the “Protect Document” icon for Word 2007.
7. Click on the “Select sections” option and then select the section of your document where your text box is located. Click on the “OK” option and then click on the “Yes, Start Enforcing Protection” button.