Open the document in Microsoft Word
Go to File
Select Info
Check for Protect Document or Restrict Editing
Click Enable Editing if the file is in Protected View
Enter the password if the document is password-protected
Go to Review
Select Restrict Editing
Click Stop Protection
Enter the password if prompted
Go to File
Select Save As
Save a new copy if you do not have permission to edit the original
Right-click the file in File Explorer
Select Properties
Uncheck Read-only if it is enabled
Click Apply
Click OK