Opening a file as read-only in Excel 365

[SimonR]

I am trying to open a file as read-only in Excel 365. Earlier versions of Excel have an Open dialog box which gives you the option to open a file as read-only, but this does not appear in 365, and this option does not appear when I right click on the file. Please help!

 

[Alex Blakenburg]

Do you not get the options below when you use the Excel Open File dialogue box ?

 

[SimonR]

No, this is what I got (with bits blanked out for security reasons):

 

[SimonR]

PS My OS is Windows 10 Enterprise.

 

[Fluff]

PS My OS is Windows 10 Enterprise.

I suggest that you update your Account details (or click your user name at the top right of the forum) so helpers always know what Excel version(s) & platform(s) you are using as the best solution often varies by version. (Don’t forget to scroll down & ‘Save’)

To open the file try Ctrl F12 & then you can select to open in Read Only

 

[Alex Blakenburg]

Clicking on the Browse button on the screen in your screenshot should get you there as well.
Putting the Open Folder icon on your Quick Access Toolbar will work too.