Data file keeps saying read only

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Dragztwo - 20 Feb 2008 20:28 GMT

When I edit the recipients list, complete the merge and try to close the
letter and data file, I get a message saying that the data file is read only,
but is isn't when I check the settings. I can open the data file and input
the info in the table and save it, but not when I edit it with the letter
open. Can anyone help?

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Peter Jamieson - 21 Feb 2008 08:53 GMT

Is this using Word 2007, and is the data file on a network drive?

If so, it is a known problem and I think the only thing you can do is copy
the data file to a local drive first.

If not, perhaps you could tell us the Word version, what kind of file it is,
and where it is.

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> When I edit the recipients list, complete the merge and try to close the
> letter and data file, I get a message saying that the data file is read
> only,
> but is isn't when I check the settings. I can open the data file and input
> the info in the table and save it, but not when I edit it with the letter
> open. Can anyone help?

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