File Content Extraction 26.1
Filter SDK C++ Programming Guide

# write_restricted

Returns a Boolean value that indicates whether there is a write restriction on the document. File Content Extraction reports that a document is write-restricted if there exists any restriction, enforced by a password, on modifying the document contents. For example, a DOCX file that permits only Tracked Changes is considered write-restricted.

## Syntax

    bool write_restricted() const;

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Product: File Content Extraction 26.1

Topic Title: write_restricted