Why can't I edit this Numbers spreadsheet?

I have a Numbers spreadsheet which I created on my Mac. My problem is that when I open it, it will not allow me to make any edits. I can see all the rows, columns, etc. including the content of each cell.... but I cannot select any of these cells.

All of the header items such as Function, Table, etc., are present but they are dimmed and I'm unable to select them.

I have other Numbers spreadsheets which allow me to edit just fine. My problem is with this one particular spreadsheet.

Is there some type of setting that I have unknowingly set whch has locked this particulare spreadsheet?

Any help is much appreciated.

Thank you.

Numbers 3.0.1

Mac 10.9.1

Posted on Jan 19, 2014 8:28 AM

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Cr1ck3t

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Posted on Nov 15, 2014 5:54 AM

I was dealing with the same issue when I opened my numbers spreadsheet. I noticed that it was still in the print mode. If you have this same situation you can look at the lower righthand corner and click "Done"

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Oct 20, 2016 4:23 PM in response to Cr1ck3t

Thanks, Cr1ck3t! I was about ready to throw my beloved Macbook Pro out the window. You saved our relationship! lol

Apr 19, 2017 3:16 PM in response to Cr1ck3t

Thank you - exactly what had happened to me - much appreciated!

Jul 30, 2017 10:15 AM in response to Cr1ck3t

Thanks, this was my problem.

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Why can't I edit this Numbers spreadsheet?