How to remove the read-only attribute from an Excel .xlsx file ?

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Hello guys,

My OS is Win8.1 PRO (64bits)

Yes I know it is a silly question, but what is the syntax for removing the read-only attribute of an Excel file, say abcd.xlsx file?
Suppose the address for the example is, c:documentsspreadsheetsabcd.xlsx.

Any help will be much appreciated.

Regards,
Flores

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Flores,

If it is a standard Excel file just navigate to it in File Explorer.
Right-Click it and select Properties.
Uncheck the Read-only check box at the bottom.
Click OK.

On the other hand if it is a file that was downloaded from the internet you need to unblock it.See this post for options.

HTH :cheers:

May the Forces of good computing be with you!

RG

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…If it is a standard Excel file just navigate to it in File Explorer.
Right-Click it and select Properties.
Uncheck the Read-only check box at the bottom.
Click OK.

Hi Retired Geek,

So it is that simple, wow, and I was meddling with the old DOS command attrib -r as an Administrator, and it did not work.
Thanks a lot.
Regards,
Flores

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