Can't save macro; it's "in use by another application"

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Can't save macro; it's "in use by another application"

07-12-2021, 09:23 PM

gmayor

Windows 10 Can't save macro; it's "in use by another application"

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It sounds like you have an orphaned lock file. This will occur is Word crashes and is not addressed.
Close Word and see https://www.gmayor.com/what_to_do_when_word_crashes.htm with regard to lock files.

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