Why are my InDesign files are saving as 'Read-Only'?

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August 3, 2022
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When I create a file and save it for the first time, it saves as 'Read-Only'. So, once I save it, that's it! I can't save it again or even make a PDF file. I've checked the permissions of the file, the folder, etc. and they're all 'Read and Write'. I'm paralyzed because of this, can anyone help?!?!

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Correct answer Rishabh_Tiwari

Hi @notknowledgeable34 ,

Sorry to hear about the trouble. Could you please try the steps shared below:

First go to System Preferences -> Security & Privacy -> Accessibility -> Unlock in lower left -> Add desired Adobe Softwares -> Make sure they are checked
Next, scroll in the left column to "Full Disk Access" -> Add desired Adobe Software -> Make sure they are checked
Lock in the lower left
If open, software will need to be quit and restarted for changes to take effect.

If this doesn't help, please share more details like the version of InDesign & the OS. Are you saving the file locally or on any network folder synched locally?

Regards

Rishabh

Rishabh_TiwariCorrect answer

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Hi @notknowledgeable34 ,

Sorry to hear about the trouble. Could you please try the steps shared below:

First go to System Preferences -> Security & Privacy -> Accessibility -> Unlock in lower left -> Add desired Adobe Softwares -> Make sure they are checked
Next, scroll in the left column to "Full Disk Access" -> Add desired Adobe Software -> Make sure they are checked
Lock in the lower left
If open, software will need to be quit and restarted for changes to take effect.

If this doesn't help, please share more details like the version of InDesign & the OS. Are you saving the file locally or on any network folder synched locally?

Regards

Rishabh

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I am having same issues with InDesign files but only when using server file shares. Permissions are set to read and write in server locations, this seems to be an issue only with InDesign only. Other file types e,g, adobe acrobat, word, etc.etc. no issue. Adobe InDesgin message is "Cannot save the document. It may be opened by other applications. Close applications and try again. You may also Save As to save a new document." again, saving the files locally on the MAC no issues. Obviosly the settings mentioned above were checked but still an issue.