In this tutorial, we will explain how to mark a document as final and how to remove Mark a document as final.

What is Mark as Final in Microsoft Office?

Mark as Final is a designation that allows the reader to know that the document is marked as final and cannot or should not be changed.

How to Mark a Document as Final in Word

Go to File.

On the Backstage View, click the Info page. Click the Protect Document button. In the Protect Document drop-down list, click Marked as Final. A Microsoft Word dialog box will appear stating that the document will be marked as final; click OK. Then a message box will pop up stating that the document is marked as final; click OK. The document is marked as final.

How to Unmark a Document as Final in Word

There are two methods to remove the Mark as Final designation Method one is to go to the top of the document; you will see the Marked as Final banner; click Edit Anyway.

Method two is to go to the Info page on the Backstage View and click the Protect Document button. In the drop-down list, click Mark as Final. The Mark as Final designation is removed. Read: How to Add, Copy, Remove & Apply Text Boxes in Word. I hope this helps; if you have questions, please comment below.