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cannot save due to a file permission error in WORD

Harry Bennett 20 Reputation points
2025-09-28T21:40:09.35+00:00

I cannot save a new document due to file permission error in WORD 365

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For home | MacOS
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  1. Arlene D 36,040 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-09-28T22:19:03+00:00

    Hello, good day.

    This error usually happens when Word does not have permission to save in the folder you chose. Try saving the file to your Documents or Desktop folder to see if it works. If you are saving to OneDrive, check that you are signed in and have space available. Also make sure the folder is not read-only.

    If the issue happens everywhere, the next step is to repair Office from the Microsoft 365 Apps settings. Does the error appear only in one folder or in all save locations?

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