Word for Mac keeps locking while I'm working on the file

Hello,
I'm not sure if I'm asking this question in the right place.
While working in Word on Mac, the file just locks while working in the file. Once the file locks, no edits can be made and I have to copy and paste it into a new file. Has anyone else had this issue? Is there anyway to fix it?
Thanks for any help you can provide.

I'm not sure if I'm asking this question in the right place.
Try the Microsoft Mac forums: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/mac

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