Hey SharePoint Fam,

I have a weird issue going on that I cannot seem to figure out and wanted to see what I may be doing wrong.  I have several files loaded within a document library.  I put direct links to specific files on the left quick launch bar, when users and myself click on these link and try to save changes we get a message saying "The file is read-only.  To save a copy, click ok and then give the workbook a new name".  If I go directly to the document library and open the file it opens from the the server 100% and allows me to easily save my changes and update the file loaded in sharepoint.  Is there a different link or IE setting that needs changed?

Intranet Zone is Local Intranet

Web Application File Handling is set to Strict

Thanks in advance

Check settings at document library --> Settings --> Advance Settings --> Check for Opening Documents in the Browser settings.

Yea we dont want it to use owa because the excel spreadsheets have advance formulas that cant be rendered in owa.  Even with browser setting enabled I still have same issue with actual direct link.  thnx

Hi,

If you need to open document in client application via direct link, please directly use Edit Links in the Quick Launch.

For example, the link to document is:

You just need to add link as:

Regards,