[3 Fixes] Microsoft Word Won’t Let Me Type

With the help of Microsoft Word, we can do several things, from assignments to formal applications or letters, we can write anything there. Undoubtedly, it’s a very essential thing in our educational as well as professional life.  

Using Microsoft Word isn’t that hard but sometimes it appears with a few issues that can become a reason for headaches. Among the issues, couldn’t able to type or write on Microsoft Word is one of them. It’s a very annoying issue but can be solved pretty easily. Most of the time, it happens when the license of the Word is expired, though there are other reasons too.

In today’s article, we have shared the solution for solving the issue of Word not letting type. So, be with us till the end and learn how to get rid of this issue.

Reasons Why Microsoft Word is Not Letting Typing or Writing

There are several possible issues for which you couldn’t be able to write on a Microsoft Word document. Here we have provided the reasons. Let’s find out about them.

• The license of the product is expired.
• Read mode is enabled.
• Add-ins are causing the issue.
• Issues with Microsoft Office.

Here are the possible issues. In the next segment, we have provided the solutions to overcome the Microsoft Word Locked issue.

Methods for Solving Microsoft Word Not Letting Typing Issue

Before going for the solutions, it’s important to do some initial checks. That includes restarting the computer and checking the keyboard connection. Due to OS glitches, sometimes, you may face this kind of issue and a simple restart can solve this. if the connection of the keyboard is loosened then also you won’t be able to type in the document.

If still the issue persists then follow the below-mentioned methods to overcome it.

Method 1: Disable the Read Mode Method

If the read mode is turned on then you will only be able to read the document rather than typing anything there. Sometimes, in our subconscious mind, we may turn on this or if you download any provided file, it may come with the read mode enabled. So, that’s why you need to check whether it’s turned on or not.

After entering into a Word document, if you get to see this interface then you will need to turn off read mode for doing further work.

Now follow the steps –

• After opening the document, click on View.

• From there, click on Edit Document, and then you will be able to start typing on the Word Document.

Method 2: Turn off Add-ins

Another reason for this issue is add-ins. If you use any add-ins then they can cause problems, and turning them off can help you to get rid of this issue. To make it assure that add-ins are causing this issue, you will need to navigate into the Safe mode and there if you are able to write then you will have to turn off the add-ins.

• Press Ctrl on the keyboard and then click on Microsoft Word.
• On the next window, it will ask whether you want to open Word in safe mode or not, click on Yes.

• Now, try to type, if you can then get out of safe mode and then launch Word normally.
• Click on Files, then More, and then Options.

• Next, click on Add-ins and start turning off them one by one. Restart your Word and check after turning off each of the add-ins. 

Method 3: Reactive Microsoft Word License

If the activation of the Microsoft Word is expired then you will need to reactive this. Without reactivating, you won’t be able to use Microsoft Word anymore. Navigate to the Microsoft Office website, purchase the license key, and activate your Microsoft Word again.

Here are the possible solutions that can help you out with the NOT LETTING TYPING ON WORD issue. 

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions And Aanswers)

Why I can’t change the font of the downloaded Word document?

If the Word document is format encrypted then you won’t be able to change the font of the downloaded document. That’s why, you will need to know the password to turn off the encryption then you will have the full editing permission.

Why I can’t input numbers on a Word document?

While using the number pad, if you won’t be able to input any number then most probably the Number Lock is turned off. On your keyboard, look for the Num Lock key and press it. Now try to input the numbers on your Word document.

Why is my Microsoft Word not typing because the selection is locked?

There are three possible reasons behind this. The first one is the document is marked as final, the second one is, it is protected from editing, and the last one is, you are using a trial version of Microsoft Word.

For related issues, see How to Find Microsoft Word on Windows 7? Simple Methods to Follow, How Are Fonts Measured in Microsoft Word: Why Pixel, Point & Inch Sizes, How to Get Hebrew Letters on Microsoft Word? Step-by-Step Guideline.

Conclusion

To sum up, most of the time the issue occurred due to, either the license of Microsoft Word being expired or the read mode being enabled. Follow the aforementioned solutions and fix the issue. If still you are facing the issue then try to reinstall the same version or try another version of Microsoft Word.