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title: "Removing libreoffice write protection"
date: 2018-03-05
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description: How to remove libreoffice write protection on a document
tags:
- toolbox
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## The problem
Sometimes you have to edit a corporate document which vim cannot really open for edition and you are dumbstruck as to why the software won't just let you make your changes without jumping through hoops.
## The solution
You can choose to ignore write-protection by setting `Tools > Options > libreOffice Writer > Formatting Aids > Protected Areas > Ignore protection`. Yes, so much menu nesting for something so stupid!