All Word documents have defaulted to Read Only access . How do I undo this

To resolve the issue of all Word documents opening in Read Only mode, you can try the following methods:

1. Check the Read-only Attribute: Right-click on the Word document, select Properties, and ensure that the Read-only attribute is unchecked. If it is checked, uncheck it and click OK.
2. Office Activation: Ensure that your Office is activated. If Office is not activated or if your subscription has expired, you might be in read-only Reduced Functionality Mode. You can find information on how to activate Office in the relevant support documentation.
3. Storage Space: If the document is stored on OneDrive and your storage space is full, you will be unable to save changes. Check your OneDrive storage and free up space if necessary.
4. Open Menu: Instead of selecting the document title, try selecting Open Menu (the three dots) and then choose Edit.
5. Restart Your Computer: Sometimes, simply restarting your computer can resolve the issue.
6. Update Office: Make sure that all Office updates are installed. You can check for updates through the Office application.
7. Online Repair: If the issue persists, consider performing an Online repair of Office to fix any potential problems with the installation.

These steps should help you regain the ability to edit your Word documents.

References:

• SharePoint files open as read-only