Re: [libreoffice-users] downloaded .doc file will only open as read-only

2013-10-14 Thread e-letter
On 28/09/2013, Michael Hartigan wrote: > I have a job application in .doc format, which LibreOffice will only open > in read-only mode. I need to fill in the fields and send it back to my > prospective employer in .doc format. I have checked the file properties > and it is not a read-only file.

[Solved] Re: [libreoffice-users] downloaded .doc file will only open as read-only

2013-09-30 Thread Tom Davies
: Michael Hartigan To: "users@global.libreoffice.org" Cc: Sent: Monday, 30 September 2013, 16:13 Subject: Re: [libreoffice-users] downloaded .doc file will only open as read-only saving a copy, under file, worked to create a writable version, exact fascimile (unlike cutting and pasting).

Re: [libreoffice-users] downloaded .doc file will only open as read-only

2013-09-30 Thread Michael Hartigan
age it. > Regards from > Tom :) > > > > > > From: Tanstaafl > To: users@global.libreoffice.org > Sent: Sunday, 29 September 2013, 21:14 > Subject: Re: [libreoffice-users] downloaded .doc file will only open as > read-only > > > On 2013-09-29 12:46 AM, Dave Liesse wro

Re: [libreoffice-users] downloaded .doc file will only open as read-only

2013-09-29 Thread Tom Davies
.  MS Outlook just can't manage it.   Regards from Tom :)   From: Tanstaafl To: users@global.libreoffice.org Sent: Sunday, 29 September 2013, 21:14 Subject: Re: [libreoffice-users] downloaded .doc file will only open as read-only On 2013-09-29 12:46 AM, D

Re: [libreoffice-users] downloaded .doc file will only open as read-only

2013-09-29 Thread Tanstaafl
On 2013-09-29 12:46 AM, Dave Liesse wrote: This is what I was going to suggest, as well. Any document I get via email is read-only, regardless of its source software (I use Thunderbird as my client). It wasn't always - less recent version of Thunderbird would open attachemnts in read/write m

Re: [libreoffice-users] downloaded .doc file will only open as read-only

2013-09-28 Thread Dave Liesse
t". Regards from Tom :) From: M Henri Day To: Michael Hartigan Cc: "LibreOffice, users" Sent: Saturday, 28 September 2013, 20:12 Subject: Re: [libreoffice-users] downloaded .doc file will only open as read-only 2013/9/28 Michael Hartigan I have a job application in .doc

Re: [libreoffice-users] downloaded .doc file will only open as read-only

2013-09-28 Thread Tom Davies
ing "greyed out".   Regards from  Tom :)   From: M Henri Day To: Michael Hartigan Cc: "LibreOffice, users" Sent: Saturday, 28 September 2013, 20:12 Subject: Re: [libreoffice-users] downloaded .doc file will only open as read-only 2013/9/2

Re: [libreoffice-users] downloaded .doc file will only open as read-only

2013-09-28 Thread Tom Davies
office.org Sent: Saturday, 28 September 2013, 20:55 Subject: Re: [libreoffice-users] downloaded .doc file will only open as read-only it asks for a password.  Wouldn't it be funny if they sent me a PW'd file without a password to open it.  I will get in touch with them.  Thank you kindly.

Re: [libreoffice-users] downloaded .doc file will only open as read-only

2013-09-28 Thread Michael Hartigan
it asks for a password. Wouldn't it be funny if they sent me a PW'd file without a password to open it. I will get in touch with them. Thank you kindly. On Sat, Sep 28, 2013 at 3:48 PM, Steve Edmonds wrote: > > On 2013-09-29 08:05, Michael Hartigan wrote: > >> I have a job application in .do

Re: [libreoffice-users] downloaded .doc file will only open as read-only

2013-09-28 Thread Michael Hartigan
thanks everyone for your comments. I am unable to save the file as it results in a Write Error (read only mode) but cutting and pasting did (sort of) provide me with something workable, if not an exact copy. The file in question is saved on my desktop via Chrome's download function. Again, Thank

Re: [libreoffice-users] downloaded .doc file will only open as read-only

2013-09-28 Thread Steve Edmonds
On 2013-09-29 08:05, Michael Hartigan wrote: I have a job application in .doc format, which LibreOffice will only open in read-only mode. I need to fill in the fields and send it back to my prospective employer in .doc format. I have checked the file properties and it is not a read-only file.

Re: [libreoffice-users] downloaded .doc file will only open as read-only

2013-09-28 Thread Tim Deaton
Could it be that you're trying to fill in a temporary copy of the file? After you open the application, "Save As" to your computer. Then try to fill it in. -- Tim Deaton === On 9/28/2013 3:05 PM, Michael Hartigan wrote: I have a job application in .doc format, which

Re: [libreoffice-users] downloaded .doc file will only open as read-only

2013-09-28 Thread M Henri Day
2013/9/28 Michael Hartigan > I have a job application in .doc format, which LibreOffice will only open > in read-only mode. I need to fill in the fields and send it back to my > prospective employer in .doc format. I have checked the file properties > and it is not a read-only file. I am using

[libreoffice-users] downloaded .doc file will only open as read-only

2013-09-28 Thread Michael Hartigan
I have a job application in .doc format, which LibreOffice will only open in read-only mode. I need to fill in the fields and send it back to my prospective employer in .doc format. I have checked the file properties and it is not a read-only file. I am using Version: 4.1.0.4 Build ID: 89ea49dda