Weird message “the file ( ) should be opened as read-only unless changes to it need t

Stefan Blom · #1 01-28-2012, 11:39 AM

Close and reopen the document. When you see the prompt, choose "No" (so that you open an editable version of the file). In the Save As dialog box, click Tools, and then click General Options. Clear the "Read-only recommended" option and click OK. Exit the Save As dialog box. Save the changes. The next time you open the document the prompt should be gone.

Jamal NUMAN · #2 01-28-2012, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stefan Blom

Close and reopen the document. When you see the prompt, choose "No" (so that you open an editable version of the file). In the Save As dialog box, click Tools, and then click General Options. Clear the "Read-only recommended" option and click OK. Exit the Save As dialog box. Save the changes. The next time you open the document the prompt should be gone.

thank you for the very informative answer Stefan. it worked like a charm.

i appreciate your effort.

regards

Jamal

Stefan Blom · #3 01-28-2012, 05:56 PM

You are welcome. Thank you for the feedback.

Sonya · #4 11-12-2013, 08:38 AM

I was also experiencing this problem. Thanks for posting the solution!

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