Word Always Opens Documents In Read-Only Mode / Subscription

Anonymous
2013-05-03T12:48:28+00:00

I'm working with documents stored on my local drive, and whenever I double-click on one to open and edit it, Word starts up and presents it in read-only mode.  If I close Word and then immediately double-click the document again, it opens up without the read-only indicator.

These are documents which are edited every day.  I'm wondering if the fact that they're stored in a folder which is monitored by a file synchronization application has anything to do with this.

Secondly, when I bought Office 365 Home Premium online, it appeared that my only option was the monthly plan, which ostensibly is more expensive than the yearly plan.  I don't see any way to change my account from monthly to yearly.  Am I missing something?

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  1. Anonymous
    2017-12-15T20:47:03+00:00

    If the documents that open in read-only mode were either downloaded, or received as attachments to an email message, that is the default behaviour.

    For your question about changing your subscription type, it might be better to ask in the My Account, Billing and Sign-in forum at:

    http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/office/forum/office_account?page=1&tab=no&sort=LastReplyDate&dir=Desc&tm=1367710981590

    What use on earth is it for that to be the default?

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  2. Anonymous
    2017-12-12T19:03:47+00:00

    i have windows 10 and microsoft 2010  and all my work and xl files are read only and i can't edit them.

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  4. Anonymous
    2017-11-22T09:32:01+00:00

    I have the same issue in 2017! Clearly not bee resolved yet. I just make changes and save as another file name then delete the old one. Opening with right click edit works

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  5. Anonymous
    2017-09-18T13:42:54+00:00

    Thanks Doug! This did the trick for me. I think what caused the read only issue with me is the box that said "Enable protected view for files originating from the internet" was checked and all my files are in my OneDrive, which are web based. Saved it and everything is fine.

    Thanks!

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