How to Edit a (Read Only) FileIn

Microsoft Word 2007

Elizabeth Moss

CIS112 22W

Spring 2011

Mini-Guide

Say you open a file and realize it is read only. You need to edit the file and save it. Here’s how:

1. Click Office Button in the upper left hand corner.

2. Click Open.

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3. Locate the file in the library.4. Select the file and right click.5. Select Properties.

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6. Uncheck the read only option7. Click Apply.

8. Hit OK and open the file.9. Click the Office Button again and select Save As.10. Save the file under a new name. (ex. filenameRev1.doc )

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