Why do password-protected Microsoft Office files open in Read-only mode with File Station?
Last modified date:
2023-09-20
Applicable Products
File Station
Scenario
When you attempt to open protected Microsoft Office files through File Station with the Edit with Office Online feature, the file opens in Read-only mode. This applies to Word, Excel, or PowerPoint files.
Limitations
This is a known limitation of the Microsoft Office Online platform that prevents users from editing password-protected files with Office Online.
Open in Reading View 
Read-only modeFurther Reading
Differences between using a document in the browser and in Word
