Hi
Close File
Open My Computernavigate to where file is Storedright click on File
NamePropertiesuncheck Read Only
In Excel re-open file
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Regards
Roger Govier

"Rhett" wrote in message
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Thanks for the help with this. I saved my workbook (clicked icon) now
when I
try to open it the #$@!! thing says it's locked while "!" (me) is editing
it
and do I want to be notified when it's available.
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