How to remove the read-only attribute from an Excel .xlsx file?

[amflores]

Hello guys,

Yes I know it is a silly question, but what is the syntax for removing the read-only attribute of an Excel file, say abcd.xlsx file?
The address of the example is, c:\documents\spreadsheets\abcd.xlsx.

Any help will be much appreciated.

Regards,
Flores

 

[mitchell65]

Right click on the file then choose "properties" in the window that opens and then uncheck the "read only" box at the bottom of the window.
BTW there is no such thing as a silly question but there are plenty of silly answers

 

[amflores]

.....Right click on the file then choose "properties" in the window that opens and then uncheck the "read only" box at the bottom of the window.

Hi Mitchell65

I liked this: "BTW there is no such thing as a silly question but there are plenty of silly answers"

Sorry for taking so long to thank you for the help.

Cheers,
Flores

 

[lehnerus2000]

attrib

You can use the attrib command to adjust attributes using the Command Prompt.

Microsoft DOS attrib command
MS-DOS attrib command help

 

[amflores]

......You can use the attrib command to adjust attributes using the Command Prompt.

Hello lehnerus2000

Many thanks, I was using a wrong syntax. Using the right one it worked just fine.

Cheers,
Flores