---
title: "Removing libreoffice write protection"
date: 2018-03-05
description: How to remove libreoffice write protection on a document
tags:
  - toolbox
---

## 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!