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Pages displays files but will not open them. It was working fine yesterday but files are grayed out today and will not open.
iPad (9th generation)
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Pages displays files but will not open them. It was working fine yesterday but files are grayed out today and will not open.
iPad (9th generation)
I’ll try to explain what might be going on…
If using the in-App file browser within Apple’s native Pages, Numbers and Keynote Apps, only the files relating to that App are directly accessible; other files within the filesystem are visible - but are deliberately shown with Grey file icons; this indicates that the file-type cannot be opened from within the current “active” App.
If you wish to edit, move or delete any of the files with grey icons, then you should use the Files App - which allows access to all files within the filesystem.
Given that the respective file browser UI’s are otherwise identical in appearance, it is easy to forget which file browser you are currently using (in-App, or Files) at any one time - but there is a visual indication that, when you’re “tuned in”, everything should become a little more obvious…
This strategy in differentiating files by App is intended to avoid accidental deletion or changes to files that, ideally, should be stored with the App that is most appropriate for the document type.
I’ll try to explain what might be going on…
If using the in-App file browser within Apple’s native Pages, Numbers and Keynote Apps, only the files relating to that App are directly accessible; other files within the filesystem are visible - but are deliberately shown with Grey file icons; this indicates that the file-type cannot be opened from within the current “active” App.
If you wish to edit, move or delete any of the files with grey icons, then you should use the Files App - which allows access to all files within the filesystem.
Given that the respective file browser UI’s are otherwise identical in appearance, it is easy to forget which file browser you are currently using (in-App, or Files) at any one time - but there is a visual indication that, when you’re “tuned in”, everything should become a little more obvious…
This strategy in differentiating files by App is intended to avoid accidental deletion or changes to files that, ideally, should be stored with the App that is most appropriate for the document type.
Thank you. I was able to access my docs. Through Files folder. Very frustrating not to work with Pages.
You’re very welcome. I’m delighted to note that the problem was correctly identified and resolved.
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