Project is Locked/ Project in unviewable – Word 2003 macro

Issue:
When try to modify word macro I get “Project is Locked/ Project in unviewable”

Solution:
1. Find the location on the startup folder. Go to Tools > Options > File Locations. See the UNC path of the startup ‘File types’.
2. Open explorer and go the the startup loaction.
3. Move the template.dot file, where you have the macro from the startup folder to any other location.
4. Now open template.dot file and modify the macro, test and then put it back to the startup folder.
5. Open word and you will be able to see the changes.

Diganta Kumar is an experienced Technical Program Manager with a passion for technology. He has architected and developed software for over a decade for a broad range of industries. Diganta is a founder of two online IT businesses. He likes to help, mentor, and manage software development teams to improve and produce great software. He currently works as a Principal Program Manager for Microsoft. Before joining Microsoft, he was with AWS for five years, where he managed large cross-functional programs on a global scale.

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