How to Use Symbols & Fix Read-Only & Compatibility Mode in MS Word (Video in Khmer)

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When typing official documents, office letters, or academic reports in Microsoft Word, do you ever need to insert special symbols like checkmarks (✓), phone icons (📞), copyright signs (©), or currency symbols (€, £, ¥)?

Also, have you ever opened a Word document sent by a friend or downloaded online, and Word shows Read-Only warning or [Compatibility Mode] title bar so you cannot edit text or use new formatting tools?

Today I show you step-by-step how to use Symbols in Word, and how to fix Read-Only, Password Protection, and Compatibility Mode! Let go learn together!

Part 1: How to Insert Symbols & Special Characters in Word

Microsoft Word includes thousands of built-in icons, math operators, currency signs, and decorative symbols:

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Click your text cursor where you want symbol to appear.
2. Go to Insert tab on top ribbon menu.
3. Click Symbol icon on far right side => select More Symbols....
4. Inside Symbol popup window:

• Change Font dropdown to Wingdings or Webdings to find icons (phone 📞, mail ✉, checkmark ✓, scissors ✂, arrows ➔).
• Change Font to (normal text) to find math symbols (±, ≤, ≥, ÷, ∞) and currency signs (€, £, ¥).

1. Click on your desired symbol => click Insert button => click Close.

📺 Video 1: តិចនិកប្រើប្រាស់ Symbols និង Special Character ក្នុង Microsoft Word (Khmer)

Watch video tutorial below to see how to insert and customize symbols in Word step by step:

Part 2: How to Fix Read-Only, Compatibility Mode & Password Issues

Have trouble editing or saving your Word document? Here are 3 quick solutions:

1. How to Fix "Read-Only" Document Mode

If Word shows Read-Only at top title bar and will not let you save changes:

• Method A (Inside Word): Click yellow Enable Editing banner at top of page (or go to File => Save As to save a new copy with new file name).
• Method B (In Windows Explorer): Close Word file. Right-click .docx file in Windows folder => select Properties => uncheck Read-only box at bottom => click Apply => click OK. Now open file again!

2. How to Fix "[Compatibility Mode]" Title Bar

If title bar says Document.docx [Compatibility Mode], it means your file was created in older Word (Word 97-2003 .doc format). Some modern Word tools are locked.

• Go to File menu tab => click Info.
• Click Convert button next to Compatibility Mode.
• Click OK. Microsoft Word converts your file to modern .docx format and unlocks all new features!

3. How to Set or Remove Password Protection

Want to lock your confidential document or remove an existing password?

• Set Password: Go to File => Info => Protect Document => Encrypt with Password => type your password => re-enter password => click OK => Save document!
• Remove Password: Open document with password => go to File => Info => Protect Document => Encrypt with Password => clear all dots in password box => click OK => Save document!

📺 Video 2: គន្លឹះដោះស្រាយបញ្ហា Read Only ដាក់លេខសំងាត់ និង Compatible Mode (Khmer)

Watch video guide below to see live demonstration of fixing Read-Only, Compatibility Mode, and Password protection:

💡 Useful Tips for Word Users:

• Tip 1: Use AutoCorrect for Fast Symbol Typing

In Symbol dialog, click AutoCorrect... button. You can set shortcut like \check to auto-convert to ✓ whenever you type it in Word!

• Tip 2: Always Convert .doc to .docx

Modern .docx file size is 50% smaller than old .doc file and prevents file corruption.

• Tip 3: Never Forget Your Password

Word uses strong AES-256 encryption. If you forget password, Microsoft cannot recover your file for you, so write password down in safe place!

• Tip 4: Shortcut to Save Copy

Press F12 on keyboard to instantly open Save As dialog box to save a new copy when file is stuck in Read-Only mode.

🔗 Related Resources & Tutorials:

• 📄 How to Save Word to PDF with Password
• 📄 How to Use Mail Merge in Word with Excel Data
• 📊 Free Microsoft Excel Lessons & Downloads (excel.rean.me)
• 📥 Free Microsoft Word Books PDF & Khmer Font Downloads

Hope this step-by-step guide help all guys use symbols easily and solve Read-Only & Compatibility Mode errors in Word! If you have any question, please comment below. Happy learning!