Set default file block behavior

Supported on: At least Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7

Registry

HKCU software\policies\microsoft\office\16.0\word\security\fileblock

Options

openinprotectedview enum
  • Blocked files are not opened -> 0
  • Blocked files open in Protected View and can not be edited -> 1
  • Blocked files open in Protected View and can be edited -> 2

Description

This policy setting allows you to determine if users can open, view, or edit Word files. If you enable this policy setting, you can set one of these options: - Blocked files are not opened - Blocked files open in Protected View and can not be edited - Blocked files open in Protected View and can be edited If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, users will be able to open blocked files, but not edit them.