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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...
Jay
Dropbox Community Moderator
Dropbox Community ModeratorIs 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?
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?
Hi, Jay.
I ended up creating all new Word documents to replace the ones I had in Dropbox.
I am not sure what was the issue with the original files, but the new ones can all be edited now.
- JayThanks for the update, Researchboy, if you experience this issue again, please let me know.
Enjoy your week!
