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How to edit a read-only document in LibreOffice?

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Mar 15, 202645319 views
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I need to fill a form (which I received in .doc format and saved as .odt). The file is read-only except for the fields where I can enter the information. Unfortunately, with the fields filled it doesn't fit on one page, and I need to edit it so I can print and submit it. With LibreOffice beta 3, I …

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Fix for: How to edit a read-only document in LibreOffice?

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You have to turn "Design mode On" in order to make changes on the document. Enable the form toolbar through the option View -> Toolbars -> Form Design in the main menu, and the button for toggling design mode on/off appears.

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