Cannot edit file

[Richard Mahan]

What could cause a file to be uneditable? I had a file that I edited and
saved the results. when I later opened the saved file, I could no longer
edit it.

 

[Ed Bennett]

What could cause a file to be uneditable? I had a file that I edited and
saved the results. when I later opened the saved file, I could no longer
edit it.

Can you edit other files?

 

[JoAnn Paules [MVP]]

What happens when you try? Do you get an error message? If so, what does it
say? Please don't paraphrase.

 

[Richard Mahan]

I tried a different file and didn't have a problem editing, am I then
correct in assuming that if you edit a file and then save it, it is no
longer editable?

What happens when you try? Do you get an error message? If so, what does
it say? Please don't paraphrase.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

What could cause a file to be uneditable? I had a file that I edited and
saved the results. when I later opened the saved file, I could no longer
edit it.

 

[JoAnn Paules [MVP]]

No, that's not correct.

Can you do *anything* to the file? Add a text box or a picture? Change the
size of the paper? Anything?

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

I tried a different file and didn't have a problem editing, am I then
correct in assuming that if you edit a file and then save it, it is no
longer editable?

What happens when you try? Do you get an error message? If so, what does
it say? Please don't paraphrase.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

What could cause a file to be uneditable? I had a file that I edited
and saved the results. when I later opened the saved file, I could no
longer edit it.

 

[Mary Sauer]

Did you save the file to a removable disk? It will be read only if you did. Did
you activate Publisher?

--
Mary Sauer MSFT MVP
http://office.microsoft.com/

http://officebeta.iponet.net/en-us/publisher/FX100649111033.aspx

I tried a different file and didn't have a problem editing, am I then correct
in assuming that if you edit a file and then save it, it is no longer
editable?

What happens when you try? Do you get an error message? If so, what does it
say? Please don't paraphrase.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

What could cause a file to be uneditable? I had a file that I edited and
saved the results. when I later opened the saved file, I could no longer
edit it.

 

[Richard Mahan]

No nothing. the cursor is inactive.

No, that's not correct.

Can you do *anything* to the file? Add a text box or a picture? Change the
size of the paper? Anything?

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

I tried a different file and didn't have a problem editing, am I then
correct in assuming that if you edit a file and then save it, it is no
longer editable?

What happens when you try? Do you get an error message? If so, what does
it say? Please don't paraphrase.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]




What could cause a file to be uneditable? I had a file that I edited
and saved the results. when I later opened the saved file, I could no
longer edit it.

 

[Richard Mahan]

I saved the file to my hard drive after editing. and yes I did activate
publisher. as I said before, I have tried another file and did not have the
same problem so for now it appears to be working. I haven't had much
experience with publisher and would appreciate a reference to a good
tutorial. Thanks

Did you save the file to a removable disk? It will be read only if you
did. Did you activate Publisher?

--
Mary Sauer MSFT MVP
http://office.microsoft.com/
http://msauer.mvps.org/
news://msnews.microsoft.com
http://officebeta.iponet.net/en-us/publisher/FX100649111033.aspx

I tried a different file and didn't have a problem editing, am I then
correct in assuming that if you edit a file and then save it, it is no
longer editable?

What happens when you try? Do you get an error message? If so, what does
it say? Please don't paraphrase.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]




What could cause a file to be uneditable? I had a file that I edited
and saved the results. when I later opened the saved file, I could no
longer edit it.

 

[Mary Sauer]

Right-click the file, properties, does it say read only?
How to troubleshoot a damaged publication in Publisher
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/198256/en-us

Publisher 2003 Courses
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/training/CR061832741033.aspx

Microsoft Office Publisher 2003
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/CH790018091033.aspx
--
Mary Sauer MSFT MVP
http://office.microsoft.com/

http://officebeta.iponet.net/en-us/publisher/FX100649111033.aspx

I saved the file to my hard drive after editing. and yes I did activate
publisher. as I said before, I have tried another file and did not have the
same problem so for now it appears to be working. I haven't had much experience
with publisher and would appreciate a reference to a good tutorial. Thanks

Did you save the file to a removable disk? It will be read only if you did.
Did you activate Publisher?

--
Mary Sauer MSFT MVP
http://office.microsoft.com/
http://msauer.mvps.org/
news://msnews.microsoft.com
http://officebeta.iponet.net/en-us/publisher/FX100649111033.aspx

I tried a different file and didn't have a problem editing, am I then
correct in assuming that if you edit a file and then save it, it is no
longer editable?



What happens when you try? Do you get an error message? If so, what does it
say? Please don't paraphrase.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]




What could cause a file to be uneditable? I had a file that I edited and
saved the results. when I later opened the saved file, I could no longer
edit it.

 

[JoAnn Paules [MVP]]

http://www.techtutorials.info/appublish.html
Most are for Pub 2000 but a lot will still apply to newer versions.

http://www.courseilt.com/preview/PV-PB2002Bas.pdf
A really nice .pdf tutorial for Pub 2002.

http://www.emints.org/ethemes/resources/S00001100.shtml
Tutorials for 2003

I would think that amongst all of these sites, you'll find something to
suit. As for the file that won't work, can you send it to me? If so, send it
to jl dot paules at gmail dot com.


--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

I saved the file to my hard drive after editing. and yes I did activate
publisher. as I said before, I have tried another file and did not have the
same problem so for now it appears to be working. I haven't had much
experience with publisher and would appreciate a reference to a good
tutorial. Thanks

Did you save the file to a removable disk? It will be read only if you
did. Did you activate Publisher?

--
Mary Sauer MSFT MVP
http://office.microsoft.com/
http://msauer.mvps.org/
news://msnews.microsoft.com
http://officebeta.iponet.net/en-us/publisher/FX100649111033.aspx

I tried a different file and didn't have a problem editing, am I then
correct in assuming that if you edit a file and then save it, it is no
longer editable?



What happens when you try? Do you get an error message? If so, what
does it say? Please don't paraphrase.

--

JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]




What could cause a file to be uneditable? I had a file that I edited
and saved the results. when I later opened the saved file, I could no
longer edit it.

 

[Rob Giordano \(Crash\)]

but you can still open a read-only file.


| Right-click the file, properties, does it say read only?
| How to troubleshoot a damaged publication in Publisher
| http://support.microsoft.com/kb/198256/en-us
|
| Publisher 2003 Courses
| http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/training/CR061832741033.aspx
|
| Microsoft Office Publisher 2003
| http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/CH790018091033.aspx
| --
| Mary Sauer MSFT MVP
| http://office.microsoft.com/
| http://msauer.mvps.org/
| news://msnews.microsoft.com
| http://officebeta.iponet.net/en-us/publisher/FX100649111033.aspx
|
| | >I saved the file to my hard drive after editing. and yes I did activate
| >publisher. as I said before, I have tried another file and did not have
the
| >same problem so for now it appears to be working. I haven't had much
experience
| >with publisher and would appreciate a reference to a good tutorial.
Thanks
| >
| >
| > | >> Did you save the file to a removable disk? It will be read only if you
did.
| >> Did you activate Publisher?
| >>
| >> --
| >> Mary Sauer MSFT MVP
| >> http://office.microsoft.com/
| >> http://msauer.mvps.org/
| >> news://msnews.microsoft.com
| >> http://officebeta.iponet.net/en-us/publisher/FX100649111033.aspx
| >>
| >> | >>>
| >>> I tried a different file and didn't have a problem editing, am I then
| >>> correct in assuming that if you edit a file and then save it, it is no
| >>> longer editable?
| >>>
| >>>
| >>>
| >>> | >>>> What happens when you try? Do you get an error message? If so, what
does it
| >>>> say? Please don't paraphrase.
| >>>>
| >>>> --
| >>>>
| >>>> JoAnn Paules
| >>>> MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
| >>>>
| >>>>
| >>>>
| >>>>
| >>>> | >>>>> What could cause a file to be uneditable? I had a file that I
edited and
| >>>>> saved the results. when I later opened the saved file, I could no
longer
| >>>>> edit it.
| >>>>>
| >>>>
| >>>>
| >>>
| >>>
| >>
| >>
| >
| >
|
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