WD2000: Word Document Opens Read-Only on FTP Server (271256)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 2000
This article was previously published under Q271256

SYMPTOMS

When you open a Word document that is on a File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server, the document is opened read-only.

CAUSE

This problem occurs when the document file name contains a space.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, save the Word document without a space in the file name to the FTP server.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about opening a document on an FTP site, click Microsoft Word Help on the Help menu, type open a document in the Office Assistant or the Answer Wizard, and then click Search to view the topics returned.

For more information about saving a document to an FTP site, click Microsoft Word Help on the Help menu, type save a document in the Office Assistant or the Answer Wizard, and then click Search to view the topics returned.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/6/2000
Keywords:kbbug KB271256
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