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Unable to access secured office files on MacOS
Unable to access secured office files on MacOS

How to access documents in the room if you receive the error message: 'You don't have permission to open this document.'

Pravin Sathiyalingam avatar
Written by Pravin Sathiyalingam
Updated this week

If you are receiving the error message below, please check our minimum requirements page to ensure you are using the correct version of Office on your macOS.

Solution

If you are still having difficulty accessing secured Office on your macOS, please try the troubleshooting steps below:

  • Open the Office or Excel application, but not a document.

  • Click on "Help" in the top bar.

  • Select "Clear Application Data."

  • Check both "Identities" and "Information Protection," then click "Clear."

  • Finally, quit the application completely (⌘+Q) and reopen the file.

Still having trouble?

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