Numbers cannot open stored Numbers files after upgrade

Numbers has installed an upgrade, but now neither it or the original software will op[en stored number files. I get a message saying

iMac 24″, macOS 26.3

Posted on Mar 1, 2026 5:56 AM

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SGIII

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Mar 1, 2026 6:22 AM in response to MyDailyPlanet

Have you tried restarting your Mac again?

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