How to change excel from read only

Last updated: June 12, 2021 | Author: Corey Walker

How do I turn off read-only access?

To change it readonly attribute, follow these steps:

Right-click the file or folder icon.

Uncheck the box read-only Item in the file’s Properties dialog box. The attributes are at the bottom of the General tab.

click OK.

Why is my Excel document read-only?

Excel Spreadsheets can be read-only because of their location. If the spreadsheet is on a network folder and you do not have appropriate network permissions to make changes to the folder that spreadsheet is read-only. Spreadsheets sent as email attachments and previewed in the email client are also available read-only.

How to disable read-only in Excel 2016?

Disable read only state on Excel 2016

Right-click on Excel File in your file explorer and then select Properties.

In the new window, locate Attributes.

Find them Readonly Possibility, Extinguish the tick, if any.

Click Apply and then click OK.