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Editing Word document on Android mobile
I am able to edit Excel files stored in Dropbox; however, Word documents say Read Only and state I need to say a copy of my original file to be able to edit it. I can't see anything different in the...
I tried to reset in Word app. When I open a Word doc from Dropbox, it asks to open with Word or Office. I tired both. Both open the Word file but greys out the Edit pen icon. Neither will allow me to edit the file.
- Jay
Dropbox Community Moderator
Could you forward screenshots showing what you're experiencing?
Are the Word documents in a shared folder, or anywhere on your account?The Word docs are in my Dropbox. Here are screen shots.
Selected file in my Dropbox and then tapped the edit button at the bottom.Selected to edit using WordOpens up docx in Word and Read Only.
- JayIs this behavior for any Word document on your account?
Are the documents actually read-only when viewed in the desktop version by right clicking the file and then Properties?
Are they files downloaded from the internet, prior to uploading to Dropbox, as Microsoft does prevent edits on those types of files.
Can you try creating a brand new text document, upload it to Dropbox or move it into the Dropbox folder, and see if you get the same error?
