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The Protected View feature in Word 2010 and Word 2013 enhances security when receiving documents from the internet. It notifies users upon opening such files. However, it can sometimes be inconvenient, prompting users to want to disable the Protected View feature in Word.
This article provides guidance on disabling the Protected View feature in Office 2010. The process is similar for Office 2013 users.
Step 1: Launch Microsoft Office 2010, then select File and choose Options.
Step 2: In the Word Options window, select Trust Center from the left-hand menu.
Step 3: In the Trust Center section, choose Trust Center Settings.
Step 4: When the Trust Center window appears, select Protected View from the options on the left-hand side.
Step 5: Uncheck the three checkboxes corresponding to the options in the Protected View section, then press OK to save the changes.
Congratulations! You have successfully disabled the Protected View feature in Word 2010 and 2013. To re-enable it, simply follow the same steps and check the three options in the Protected View section. Best of luck!
