Apache OpenOffice (AOO) Bugzilla – Issue 81247
Allow editing of Read-Only documents like in Ms Word
Last modified: 2013-02-07 22:40:06 UTC
In order to create a letterhead that can be used at all times, I set one up and then used a utility to make the file "Read Only." Now, when I call up the file, I am unable to write to it. I have to remove the "Read Only" attribute to be able to use the file, but then it is valueless as a standard template.
What kind of "fields" did you use for fill-in? Could you please attach the document here (or send if confidential)? I mean, using controls or frames having "Edit in read-only mode" option set should work...
All it is is a simple letterhead, which I set to Read Only. When I opened it, no cursor showed, and it was impossible to modify it. My understanding of "Read Only" is that you cannot save it under the same name, but can modify it. I'm sending the file along.
Created attachment 47948 [details] Simple DOC file with Read Only attribute
OK, I understand, desired is that OOo enables you to generally edit in read-only documents, where in affect a "save as" will only be provided to keep the protected document untouched (as it is solved in MS Word). Currently, you have the possibility to click the "Edit" button in the toolbar - OOo asks you if you want to create a new document based on the read-only document. This is not Writer-only, may also regard OO's other applications. This issue may be related to issue 41087.
*** Issue 89551 has been marked as a duplicate of this issue. ***
But isn't that what templates are for? Just turn your document into template that on double clicking automatically opens a new document and you are done.