[Solved] Editing Read-Only Documents

[dmdouglas]

I used to be able to edit a read-only document by clicking on the Edit File button. But when I upgraded to the latest version 3.3 clicking on Edit File still does not allow me to edit a document opened as read-only. I can't find any way to open a document in edit mode or edit a document opened as read-only. I'd appreciate any help!

Solution: It appears that OpenOffice converts a password-protected document to a "protected section" document. To edit, click on Format/Sections and uncheck the box by "Protected." If necessary, also click the "Edit File" icon.

[Villeroy]

Why can't you? What happens when you click that button? It should prompt if you want to edit a new copy of it.

[JohnV]

I don't have this problem with 3.3 under Win 7 HP 64-bit. Can you get around the problem by doing a Save As?

[ckoresko]

I just ran into this with a Word document. Clicking the 'Edit File' icon made the 'Format->Sections' menu item become available (non-grayed). Unchecking the "Protected" box made it possible to edit the document.

dmdouglas, many thanks!