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Open an excel file in read-only mode

Open an excel file in read-only mode

This video shows how to open an excel file in read-only mode so that the file is not locked for the author to edit. Launch the excel application Using file explorer, navigate to the folder containing the specific excel file Copy the folder path Come back to the excel application Click on file menu then select ‘Open’ and then select ...

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