Excel for Mac changing file permissions on server - Microsoft Community

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hi rodney.

i seeing same issue.  the file contained on shared macos server volume.  the file had permissions:  rw owner , r group , everyone.  this shared document maintained single user , read others.

whenever owner saves file, permissions changed rw owner ,  nothing else.

this file has been maintained years using earlier mac office latest version breaking.

thanks.

david

hi david,

 

from description, seems file saved on shared macos server , case owner single user. file’s permission set read , write single user , read group , everyone. after latest version of excel mac client installed , user saved edited file, permission changed read , write owner , nothing leaves.

 

if yes, i’d confirm , provide following.

1. provide full screenshot of page showing version information of excel mac client. can access page via excel>about excel.

2. issue happen in specific file?

 

moreover, if manually change permissions of file, restart mac , test again, check if issue goes away.

 

thanks,

cliff 

Office / Excel / Mac / Office 365 for business