Fix: Word Opening Documents in Read-Only Mode in Windows 10

Office applications like Word crash while opening a file and only launch them as Read-only. The issue is a fairly new one, but it hinders your work experience nonetheless.  If you are facing this issue, then this post might be useful for you. Keep on reading to follow the instructions to fix it. 

Word Opens Files in the Read-Only Mode

If the Word files are launching in the Read-only option on the Windows Computer, then there are several steps to fix the problem:

• Disable the Edit Restrictions
• Untick the launch mail attachments and also uneditable documents in the reading view
• Modifying the Word File Properties
• Disable preview pane in the File Explorer

Disable the Edit Restrictions

If you wish to disable the Edit Restrictions, then pursue the given instructions:

1. Launch Read-only word file
2. Navigate to the Review button below the Restrict Editing button.
3. Press the tab and then reach the fresh window that launches. There locate the Stop protection option underneath the window. Click on the designated option.
4. As it prompts for the password, ask the person that has configured it to give it to you.
5. Insert password to delete Read-only way.

Untick the ‘Launch Mail Attachments and Uneditable Documents in the Reading View’

Certain time as you get the word document as the attachment and then try to launch it to edit it. You will not be able to do that as it launches in the Read-only.

If you want to Untick the ‘launch mail attachments and uneditable documents in the reading view option, then abide by the given steps:

1. Launch Word document on the PC.
2. Tap on the File button.
3. Navigate to the Options.
4. Move to General button at the left in Word button that opens.
5. Scroll down and find the options of reads ‘Open mail attachments and extra uneditable documents in the reading view’ at the right window.
6. Untick the box that is against the choice and then tap on OK to apply the changes.
7. After that, any Word document that you get as the mail attachment will now launch in the usual mode to allow you to edit them as you like it.

Modifying the Word File Properties

If you wish to modify the Word File Properties, then pursue the given instructions:

1. Right-click Word file that launches in the Read-only option.
2. Click on the Properties.
3. Untick the box that is against the Read-only button.
4. Disable preview pane in the File Explorer
5. Navigate to the This PC button.
6. Tap on the View option.
7. Then choose the option that reads Preview pane in the Panes menu. It is going to disable the window if it has been enabled previously.

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Microsoft Joining Foldable Race with Surface Duo

“Here is a Peek of Surface Duo Features”

Microsoft has announced that it is going to release the devices which can be folded. If you are already aware of that, then you should be expecting the paralleled enhanced user experience. The design of the gadget can be intimidating for you right now, and it may seem futuristic, but it has many other qualities just than the Dual-Screen. Although the Dual-Screen Design can divert you to the showcase of Surface Duo Demo.

According to the recent development in the company and management, they have mentioned that they are now focusing on the Preview system of Notification so that they can attach it to The Surface Duo.

Ability to Get on Top in the Android Notifications

On 26 February, a twitter handle “WalkingCat” had published the video. In the video, you will notice that the feature Peek in the Surface Duo. As the videos go on, you will see the opening of the Gadget Party, and you can catch only a glimpse, how the Notification will be displayed on the right side of the screen.

Users don’t have to unfold the device every time they get the calls. The display can be observed even the phone is folded. The video shows how to switch off the phone, which can be a little tricky.

Standard Competitor For the Galaxy Fold’s

As per now, Microsoft has announced only two features of the Surface Duo, one is the 5.6-inch display, which is separated by the hinges provided on the screen. As per the announcement, the second is that there is no other third component in the device to close the device completely.

On the other hand, Galaxy Fold has only a single 7.3 inches screen with the ability to fold the device. When the device is folded, you can use the front screen of 4.6 inches, and this screen can be used for normal daily purposes.

There are some reviewers who are suggesting, “If you consider the capability to reach the highest position of the call or notification is excellent in Microsoft’s Surface Duo than the Samsung Galaxy Fold (in the condition when the device is folded).” Even though the comparison of these kinds of topics is too much far fetched.

On the folded condition, even we only half of the screen, but Samsungs Galaxy Fold allows users to do many tasks such as performing the calculation, searching, and watching videos on apps like YouTube, Prime Videos (mainly all those apps which can run on the spilt-screen mode). But when it comes to the Surface duo, it is unable to perform in this folded condition. In this condition, Duo only can show the Notification, incoming calls, and the messages you just got.

But there can be additional improvements in the Surface Duo in the upcoming time. For those improvements and additional features, you can come back here.

Emily Johnson is a Microsoft product expert and has been working in the technology industry since 2002. As a technical expert, Emily has written technical blogs, manuals, white papers, and reviews for many websites such as office.com/setup.

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