Read-Only document template issue - Failed to merge

Modified on Thu, 14 Mar at 2:39 AM

When merging a document template and an error is displayed "Failed to merge - We can't save this file because it's read only .....". The document will not be able to saved to Matter > Folios. 


Step-by-step guide


You will need to download a version of the document template to a local location (desktop), amend the document properties and upload load back into the document template. 

  1. Open document from the local location. 
  2. Click on File > Save As > Tools (near the save button) > General Options > Untick the Read-only recommended box > OK, then save as usual. As shown in the screenshot below. 
  3. Upload document back into Document Templates and Register template as usual.


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