
NOTE: Because there are several versions of Microsoft Windows, theįollowing steps may be different on your computer. If it is not in use, quit all instances of If the document is in use, open theĭocument as read-only. To resolve this issue, first confirm that another user on the networkĭoes not have the document open. If the file is large, she copy-pastes a LOT or it is open all day) are the cause. Temp files, left next to the original file on the network (especially Third point above can recreate this error quite constantly.
Mac server the file is locked for editing pdf#
Is there a way? Or if I could make it into a PDF I believe there are ways to edit a PDF. I thought maybe I could make it into a PDF and then convert the PDF back into a WORD document, and get around it that way, but I don’t know how you can make a PDF from a WORD document, exceptīy SAVE AS. You cannot do anything to a locked document, can’t edit, can’t save. I tried the Keyboard Command for “Save As, which is F12, and nothing happens.

If you go to “File/Save As” a column on the left says “Save As,” but it is grayed out, so you can’t Save As. That might or might not work, but it’s not possible to do a “Save As,” on a locked document. Have sidestepped the read-only lock on your word document. Save the RTF file with a new name as a Microsoft Word format document. It must look identical to the original Word document.
Mac server the file is locked for editing install#
Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install itįirst, open your locked word document and do a "Save As…" specifying Rich Text Format (RTF). Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Probably It could be a program so can unprotect your document.

To unlock read-only password-protected Word document, just remove those two lines, and then resave the word document, the protection is gone. Search for "password" and you'll find something like this: You have sidestepped the read-only lock on your word document.įirst, open your read-only password-protected Word document, and then press + + key combination to open the Microsoft Script-Editor.

Method 1: Resave your document as Rich Text Format (RTF)įirst, open your locked word document and do a "Save As…" specifying Rich Text Format (RTF). I found this two possible methods, Please try them.
