Fix Word Cannot Complete the Save Due to a File Permission Error Windows 10/11
2Fix Word Cannot Complete the Save Due to a File Permission Error Windows 10/11
Users mainly encounter this type of error when the file they’re trying to save is read-only. If it’s from a different author than the current user, that can also cause this problem. This can be easily fixed by changing file ownership and editing privileges as an administrator.
If you fail to save the file in Microsoft Word, you may encounter the word cannot complete the save due to a file permission error.
Issues addressed in this tutorial:
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The error message ‘Word cannot complete the save due to a file permission error’ occurs while saving files in Microsoft Word. This error message can occur randomly as well as in targeted cases. This scenario is most common where the file came from an external source or if its author is someone else rather than your computer.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.