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Saved files read only?

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    I took two weeks perfecting an Excel file and was writing them to disc just now to transport and use on other machines. I opened the file to add instructions and the files are now read only? Propteries show read only on the written files but not on the originals???

    Help!!

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    Just_Joe
    Last edited by Just_Joe; 01-09-2009 at 12:29 AM. Reason: Solved

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    Hi,

    Maybe this link will help

    http://www.mvps.org/dmcritchie/excel/readonly.htm
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    If the files are on CD, they're going to be read-only ...
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    Just realized that yes the files on the CD will be read only. Kick me real hard it's been a long day!

    Thanks for the wake up!!

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    You’re welcome. Would you please mark the thread as Solved?

    Click the Edit button on your first post in the thread

    Click Go Advanced, select [SOLVED] from the Prefix dropdown, then click Save Changes

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