“Grant access” problem when trying to open Word docs

If you’re trying to open a Word doc, and it keeps saying you don’t have permission (even when you own the document), asking you to grant access to the document, and then still not giving you access; then just quit out of Word completely, and then launch it up again. The document should open fine after that.


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11 responses to ““Grant access” problem when trying to open Word docs”

  1. Angel Avatar
    Angel

    Thanks so much. I spent many hours following advice from other sites then I FINALLY GOT TO YOUR SITE!!!!!!!! Jesus so simple solution. Quit word and re-launch. Ditto, problem solved. Thanks again,
    Angel Fani

  2. Mary Avatar
    Mary

    Thank you very much!!!!

    1. AMY A MUELLER Avatar
      AMY A MUELLER

      After trying so many other suggestions online, this one actually worked. Thank you!!!!!

  3. Harsharan Kaur Sidhu Avatar
    Harsharan Kaur Sidhu

    omg YESSS

  4. Valentina Avatar
    Valentina

    THANK YOU!!!!!

  5. rey Avatar
    rey

    grant acces problem

  6. Chett Avatar
    Chett

    Hello Everyone, Yes it works but what is happening after an hour out two it goes back to the same issue. Uninstalling and reinstalling office resolved the problem, oddly this is happening on 3 computers for no reason. And does not happen to every document.

  7. Kim Avatar
    Kim

    Thank you so much!!!

  8. Anooshe Asadian Avatar
    Anooshe Asadian

    Thanks it worked

  9. Chandu Avatar
    Chandu

    Thanks a lot! Was very worried before..

  10. Peggysue Avatar
    Peggysue

    It’s also useful to restart your computer and clear your cache. This is a REALLY ANNOYING quirk of Word and it enrages me every time.

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