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Feb 2, 2020 3:30 PM UTC
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Cannot edit page in Dreamweaver 2020

I just purchased Dreamweaver 2020 and I cannot edit the code directly. Right-Click > Quick Edit returns the message 'No quick edit available for current cursor position'. I cannot Edit > Cut the content out. I cannot select the code and hit the Delete key. Cannot edit in code or view mode. This is frustrating!

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BeltanespiritCorrect answer
Participant
Feb 3, 2020 10:05 PM UTC

It turns out that the code on this page was ENTIRELY the Dreamweaver template so all is good now.

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Community Expert
Feb 2, 2020 6:31 PM UTC

Can you post the code or a link to a sample page for us to view? Or a screenshot of what you are seeing? There is nothing in dw that would prevent code editing unless you are working in template region that is not editable.

 

Here's a doc that explains the quick edit function you are referencing as well: https://helpx.adobe.com/dreamweaver/using/writing-editing-code.html#quick-edit

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BeltanespiritAuthorCorrect answer
Participant
Feb 3, 2020 10:05 PM UTC

It turns out that the code on this page was ENTIRELY the Dreamweaver template so all is good now.

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Participant
Feb 2, 2020 3:33 PM UTC

It seems that I can create a new file and replace the file that I cannot edit.

 

More info. I imported an old website into Dreamweaver 2020 and am trying to edit existing files.

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Nancy OShea
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Community Expert
Feb 2, 2020 7:10 PM UTC

You cannot edit a READ ONLY file.  Use your operating system's file manager to change file properties from read only to read & writable.

 

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Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert