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Access privleges
I wrote a book chapter in an earlier version of Word for Mac. When I try to access via Field Code { R "location" } it gives "user does not have access privileges." Other chapters written at the same time appear normally. I have never set any limits on access. "Properties" shows no restrictions. I have Renamed it and Saved it in the newer version (Word 365, version 16.69) and still cannot access. How might I get access?
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Here are some things you could try:
- Check the field code for errors: Make sure the location specified in the field code is correct and that there are no typographical errors.
- Update the field code: If you are using an older version of Word, the field code may not be compatible with the newer version. Try updating the field code to the current version's syntax with the Latest nutrition information.
- Try to remove the field code and re-insert it: Select the field code, press "Delete" and then go to "Insert" -> "Quick Parts" -> "Field" and re-insert the field.
- Try to open the document in compatibility mode: Go to "File" -> "Open" and select the document, then click on "Options" -> "Advanced" and tick on "Confirm file format conversion on open" and then open the document in "Word 97-2003" mode.
- Good suggestions all, 1. Location is fine, I've used both relative and absolute paths. 2. I've done it. 3. and 4. I suspect that you are not using a Mac as my sequence is 3. Insert>Field>select code and 4. Open>gives 2 options (Original and Repair). There used to be a compatibility mode on the Mac, but that has long disappeared. Maybe I should try a PC version and put it in compatibility mode and see if that solves the problem.
My one discordant item is that when I go into properties, under "Content" it say "Title" "Chapter 3" and that I can't seem to edit and is not part of any text.
- I tried #5 this morning. I could see that the sudo worked as the font's were changed in the document. However, it still gives me that I don't have access privileges. Ownership of Word and document author match. I am using a Mac with the M1 chip.
Wondering if the file privileges have been altered by chip change?
Although I'm not a Terminal user, nonetheless, I'm wondering if there might be a command to reset privileges using Terminal? Thanks for your reply. Looks like #5 is appropriate for my case. Will try in the morning.
- If you upload a copy of the file, I will see if I can open it.
