Microsoft KB Archive/25689

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Unlocked Document Opens As Read Only
'Article ID: Q25689

Creation Date: 30-NOV-1987

Revision Date: 16-JAN-1996' Summary:

Sometimes a document on an unlocked disk opens as read only, implying that the document is locked. This means the System believes the file is locked, although it is not displayed as locked.

To unlock the document, do the following:

 Highlight the document at the Finder level. From the File menu, choose Get Info.  If the Locked option in the Get Info dialog box is selected, follow the steps outlined below: a. Deselect the Locked option. b. Close the Get Info dialog box. c. Double-click the document to open it.   If the Locked option is already deselected, follow the steps below: a. Select the Locked option. b. Close the Get Info dialog box. c. Restart the computer. d. Unlock the document via the Get Info dialog box. e. Double-click the document to open it. 
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