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What are some effective methods to edit a copied version of a locked document without making changes to the original file?
**Creating a copy beats the lock**: If a document is locked, making a copy of it allows you to edit the copied version without affecting the original file.
**Unlocking a Word document is simple**: To unlock a Word document, click "File" > "Info," then select "Protect Document" > "Encrypt with Password" and enter the password to unlock it.
**Adobe Acrobat can remove security**: Adobe Acrobat can remove security and editing restrictions from a locked PDF, allowing you to edit the file.
**Online tools can edit locked PDFs**: Online tools like HiPDF or DocFly can add text, images, or links to a locked PDF after uploading the file and entering the required open password.
**Change the file name to remove read-only**: To edit a locked Word document, click "File" and select "Save As" > "Browse," then change the name of the file and click "Save" to remove read-only and make it editable.
**Convert PDF to an editable filetype**: If all else fails, you can convert a locked PDF to an editable filetype, such as a Word document or text file, to edit the content.
**Make a copy to edit a locked Google Doc**: To edit a locked Google Doc, make a copy of the document to edit, which will not affect the original file.
**Mobile devices can edit locked files**: In some situations, you can use your mobile device to unlock a file and continue editing it.
**Remove security and editing restrictions**: Adobe Acrobat Pro's built-in tools can remove editing passwords and restrictions from a secured PDF.
**TLS encryption keeps document processing secure**: Online PDF password removers like Smallpdf use TLS encryption to ensure secure document processing.
**Unlocking a PDF is just a few clicks away**: With Adobe Acrobat, you can unlock a PDF by selecting "Protect a PDF," then removing security and entering the password to unlock the file.
**Editing a secured PDF offline is possible**: With the right software, you can edit a secured PDF offline by adding or dragging the file into the window, entering the password, and starting to edit the file.
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