Faq/Writer/017

How do I protect (block) part of my document so that its content cannot be modified?
You can use a protected section.

Protecting a section of text

 * 1) select the text that you want to protect;
 * 2) go to ;
 * 3) in the Write protection area of the dialog, check Protect;
 * 4) give a name to the section (or keep the default name); and
 * 5) click on the Insert button.

You can also create a password for this section. Those who do not know the password will not be able to remove the protection.

Assigning a password to a protected section

 * 1) go to ;
 * 2) select the desired section name;
 * 3) check the box With password;
 * 4) in the dialog that appears, enter a password and confirm it (minimum length of password: 5 characters);
 * 5) click OK in the password dialog; and
 * 6) click OK in the Edit section dialog.

Editing a previously protected section
If you try to modify the content of a protected section, a message box will inform you that this is impossible:


 * 1) go to ;
 * 2) select the desired section name;
 * 3) uncheck the Protected box;
 * 4) if necessary, enter your password in the dialog that appears and click on OK;
 * 5) click on OK in the main dialog;
 * 6) make the desired modifications to the text; and
 * 7) follow the stages "Protecting a section of text" described above to reprotect the section.