Imported DOTX template creates error when opening document in app
Hi all,
Just created a new library for testing a few things with documents. I imported a fully working sample template (it works on a local disk and network share) to my SharePoint library:
When clicking it, it successfully creates a Word document that opens in the Word desktop app, but it’s then showing this:
Translation: “Word was unable to read this document. It may be corrupted. Try one the following operations:
– Open and repair the file
– Open the file with the Text Recovery Converter”
If I then close it and right click -> Open in browser, it get this popup (first time opening the DOCX):
I can then edit my template. Furthermore, if I click on “Edit” (“Modification” here) -> Open in app, it get the same error message as above.
This problem is occuring with every template I upload (they are all created with Word M365 version if you’re wondering). I want my users to be able to edit a template-generated document from the app, like any other doc.
What is going on here?
Thanks in advance for your help!
Hi all,Just created a new library for testing a few things with documents. I imported a fully working sample template (it works on a local disk and network share) to my SharePoint library: When clicking it, it successfully creates a Word document that opens in the Word desktop app, but it’s then showing this:Translation: “Word was unable to read this document. It may be corrupted. Try one the following operations:- Open and repair the file- Open the file with the Text Recovery Converter” If I then close it and right click -> Open in browser, it get this popup (first time opening the DOCX): I can then edit my template. Furthermore, if I click on “Edit” (“Modification” here) -> Open in app, it get the same error message as above. This problem is occuring with every template I upload (they are all created with Word M365 version if you’re wondering). I want my users to be able to edit a template-generated document from the app, like any other doc. What is going on here? Thanks in advance for your help! Read More
