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July 29, 2026
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RH2022: trying to edit my PDF, but message says it's "Read only"

  • July 29, 2026
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... tried another project -- same thing. How did that happen? and how do I undo it? I was doing fine this morning...

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    Jeff_Coatsworth
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    July 30, 2026

    Right-click on it in File Explorer and check the Properties to see if it’s been set as read-only. I suspect it’s due to the file’s location.

    Peter Grainge
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    July 30, 2026

    Agreed. Hence asking about paths.

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    Peter Grainge
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    July 30, 2026

    I can’t see any setting to make the PDF read only. It can be password protected but that’s not the same.

    Project local and output path on the same drive?


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