Permission to save a file

If you're facing permission issues when trying to save changes to Numbers files on your iMac running macOS 10.13, there are several potential reasons for this problem. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and resolve the issue:

1. Check File Location:

• Ensure that the Numbers file is not located in a read-only folder or directory. If the file is in a system-protected location, try moving it to a different directory.

2. Check File Ownership:

• Verify that you have the necessary permissions and ownership to modify the Numbers file. Right-click on the file, select "Get Info," and check the permissions under the "Sharing & Permissions" section.

3. Check iCloud Drive:

• If the Numbers file is stored in iCloud Drive, make sure you have an active internet connection and that your iCloud account is properly configured. Also, ensure that your iCloud storage is not full.

4. Update Numbers App:

• Make sure you are using the latest version of the Numbers app. Check the Mac App Store for updates and install any available updates.

5. Check Storage Space:

• Ensure that your iMac has sufficient available storage space. If your disk is nearly full, it may cause issues with saving changes.

6. Restart Numbers App:

• Close the Numbers app completely and reopen it. This can help refresh the app and resolve any temporary glitches.

Do you know where you are storing those few files? In a different location from other files that you can still open?

If your profile is correct and you're still running macOS 10.13 then that could be part of the problem. That's a pretty old OS!

SG