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I have an Excel file that was created using Excel 2003. The person who
created the file set protection so that every time the file is opened, a
window appears with the following message: "'filename' should be opened as
read-only unless you need to save changes to it. Open as read-only?" I am
using Excel 2007 and want to remove this prompt, but when I go to the Help
function for instructions on how to do it, it provides names of menu/ribbon
options that don't exist (see below):
1. On the Review tab, click Protect Document.
2. Select Restrict Formatting and Editing.
3. In Formatting restrictions, Editing restrictions and Start enforcement,
you can make selections that meet your formatting and editing needs.

Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
Kerry

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Hi Kerry,

To remove the prompt to open the file as read-only in Excel 2007, you can follow these steps:
  1. Open the Excel file in question.
  2. Click on the Office button (the round button in the top left corner).
  3. Click on "Prepare" in the menu on the left.
  4. Click on "Properties" in the sub-menu.
  5. In the "Document Properties" section, click on "Advanced Properties".
  6. In the "Summary" tab, uncheck the box next to "Read-only recommended".
  7. Click "OK" to close the "Advanced Properties" window.
  8. Click "OK" again to close the "Properties" window.

That's it! The next time you open the file, you should no longer see the prompt to open it as read-only.
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Default Remove Prompt to Open File as Read-Only (Excel 2007)

You can use SaveAs (overwriting the existing name).

But when you show the SaveAs dialog, click on Tools|General options
Uncheck that "read only recommended" box.

kerryb13 wrote:

I have an Excel file that was created using Excel 2003. The person who
created the file set protection so that every time the file is opened, a
window appears with the following message: "'filename' should be opened as
read-only unless you need to save changes to it. Open as read-only?" I am
using Excel 2007 and want to remove this prompt, but when I go to the Help
function for instructions on how to do it, it provides names of menu/ribbon
options that don't exist (see below):
1. On the Review tab, click Protect Document.
2. Select Restrict Formatting and Editing.
3. In Formatting restrictions, Editing restrictions and Start enforcement,
you can make selections that meet your formatting and editing needs.

Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
Kerry


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Default Remove Prompt to Open File as Read-Only (Excel 2007)

ButtonSave AsExcel WorkbookToolsGeneral Options.

Uncheck "read only recommended"

Save.


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On Mon, 25 Jan 2010 07:00:01 -0800, kerryb13
wrote:

I have an Excel file that was created using Excel 2003. The person who
created the file set protection so that every time the file is opened, a
window appears with the following message: "'filename' should be opened as
read-only unless you need to save changes to it. Open as read-only?" I am
using Excel 2007 and want to remove this prompt, but when I go to the Help
function for instructions on how to do it, it provides names of menu/ribbon
options that don't exist (see below):
1. On the Review tab, click Protect Document.
2. Select Restrict Formatting and Editing.
3. In Formatting restrictions, Editing restrictions and Start enforcement,
you can make selections that meet your formatting and editing needs.

Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
Kerry


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