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06.59 Edit Read-Only Files

WINDOWS	Alt,T, O
MENU	Tools | Options | Environment | Documents
COMMAND	Tools.Options
VERSIONS	2008, 2010
CODE	vstipEdit0074

When you open a read-only document, you get an indicator that looks like a tiny lock on the file tab:

If you make changes and try to save them, you are (by default) met with the Save Of Read-Only File dialog box.

At this point, you can save your changes as another copy of the file, overwrite the existing file, or cancel. If you don’t like these options, you can turn this feature off by going to Tools | Options ...