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Jeff_2018
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Dec 04, 2018

"Read-Only" Workbook Copied and Saved-As Keeps Prompting Read-Only Message - How to Stop?

 I have an Excel workbook that is password protected so it can only be opened as "Read Only".  Users are instructed to open the document as "Read-only" and then "Save as" so they can use the document...
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jimfikes
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Dec 04, 2018

Check your settings in backstage:  Files > Info > Protect Workbook

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    Jeff_2018
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    Dec 04, 2018

    Thank you for responding, but I'm not sure what I should be looking for to address the issue.

     

    What settings should I have to eliminate this issue?

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