Written by Allen Wyatt (last updated November 27, 2024)
This tip applies to Word 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, and 2021
There may be times when you want to open a file as read-only. This means you will not be able to save any changes to the file you are loading. You can use Save As (press F12) in order to save the document to a different filename, however. Opening a file as read-only is self-insurance so you don't inadvertently mess up your file.
To open a document as read-only, follow these steps once you start Word:
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2021-08-24 20:19:16
Sammuel
I can't seem to do this on a document saved on One Drive. I can do this on documents saved to my PC or server, but on One Drive the arrow beside the "Open" button does NOT open the drop-down menu.
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