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Spreadsheet document opens in "read only" mode, need to be able to add data.

Asked by michelle gurley

I have an open office spreadsheet that I need to add data to. The problem is that it is opening in "read only" mode and will not let me add any data to the spreadsheet. This is a file that I burned onto a cd for storage, which I do continually as I update the file with new data. However, I had lost the file on my computer (of this spreadsheet) and had to transfer the data from cd back onto the computer. After I did that I started getting this message, that the "Document opened in read only mode", whenever I attempt to add data.
Thanks for your help.

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Artem Popov (artfwo) said : 		#1

Hi!

After copying the file from CD, you should right-click it and select "Properties" from the drop-down menu. In the properties dialog, go to the "Permissions" tab and check, that you have write access to this file (your permissions are under the "owner" group).

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