Sometimes Microsoft Word opens files in read-only mode, which prevents you from editing the documents.
This article fromMiniToolmainly introduces several ways to solve the problem Microsoft Word opens files in read-only mode.
Here is the detailed guidance.
Step 1: Right-tap the file in read-only mode and selectPropertiestoopen file Properties.
Step 2: Under theGeneralsection, uncheckRead-onlyand clickOKto save the change.
Step 3: Reopen the file, and the file read-only mode should be turned off.
Files are opened in read-only mode when Protected View is enabled.
Protected View is more restrictive than read-only mode and does not allow you to edit the document.
Here are the steps to disable this function:
Step 1: Open a read-only file.
Click theFileoption in the upper left corner and then clickOptions.
Step 2: Under theTrust Centertab, clickTrust Center controls.
Step 3: Go to theProtected Viewtab and uncheck the three options ofProtected View.
Step 4: ClickOKto save the changes and reopen the Microsoft Word document without restriction.
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Step 2: Under theGeneraltab, uncheckOpen e-mail attachments and other uneditable files in reading viewand clickOK.
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Step 2: SelectReview>Protect.
Step 3: ClickStop Protectionin the lower right corner.
Step 4: throw in the password in the input box and clickOK.
Step 5: The read-only mode in your Microsoft Word document should be disabled.
Turning on this feature may cause the files to be opened in read-only mode.
Here is the tutorial.
Step 1: PressWindows + Ekeyboard shortcut to open file explorer.
Step 2: ClickViewand check that thePreview paneis turned off (It is turned off by default.
If it is turned on, it will be highlighted.
Clicking the highlighted button will turn it off).
If you have found a better way, welcome to share it in the comment area below.
