SharePoint Datasheet view in Read-only mode ? Try these Solutions
Issue: In Datasheet sheet view, users unable to edit anything. Its in always Read-Only mode.
Solution:
Check the following to fix SharePoint list in datasheet view is read only:
- Content Approval must be turned OFF
2. Some of the columns are dependent on the Microsoft Access, Check whether MS-Access is installed in client machine.
3. Check whether you have permission to edit
4. The document in the current row may be checked out by a user.
5. Attachments are read-only in a list that requires content approval. You cannot view or edit attachments in any of the views.
6. Certain columns, such as Created By and Modified, are always read-only.
7. There may be an unresolved conflict or error in the selected row or column. Resolve the conflict or error before attempting to edit the selected row or column.
Update: To use edit in Datasheet view, even with content approval turned ON, use my trick Edit in Datasheet View - Even When Content Approval is Turned ON
SharePoint Datasheet view in Read-only mode ? Try these Solutions
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July 07, 2011
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Reviewed by Unknown
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July 07, 2011
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ReplyDeleteSorry to say this did not help me, but I found an answer to MY Read Only problem. Hopefully it will help someone else:
ReplyDeleteGo to Settings -> Document Library Settings
Click Versioning Settings and choose NO for "Require documents to be checked out before they can be edited?"