Protecting a document but still be able to edit it?

[Lipa1995]

Hello,

I am trying to create a job application on Word for my manager but we are needing the document protected. I am needing to add checkboxes which I am able to add via the developer but the only way one can check the boxes is if I protect the document but when I do that the entire document gets disabled for editing. So anyone completing the job application could check the boxes but unable to write in the text boxes which is unhelpful.

I wondered does anyone know a way I can protect the document on Word whilst be able to allow it to be edited and have the checkboxes included?

Would appreciate any help or advice!

Thanks 

[#2]

Hi @Lipa1995, the document shouldn't need to be protected in order to add checkboxes. I just tested in my O365 and it wasn't necessary. Maybe I'm not reading your question right. Hopefully this helps: https://www.howtogeek.com/204036/HOW-TO-ADD-CHECK-BOXES-TO-WORD-DOCUMENTS/