Hey @Molar, 
Constantine’s a great guy and didn’t mean any offense by closing the topic — he was just trying to keep things tidy since it looked similar to another issue. Let’s keep the discussion in this related thread to stay organized: Files in read-only mode: why?.
To get started, could you share:
- Your OS and version (e.g., exact Linux distro and release)?
- The version of ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors you’re using (check in the app’s About section)?
- The installation type (e.g., Snap, Flatpak, Deb, AppImage)?
- A short video showing the issue (open a DOCX, show the read-only message, and your workflow). You can upload it to a service like Google Drive or kDrive and share the link.
Also, in the linked thread, the issue was caused by a hidden lock file from a system crash. Could you check if there’s a lock file in the folder with your DOCX (e.g., hidden files like ~$filename.docx or .lock)? Try moving the file to a new folder or renaming it, as suggested there, and let us know if it helps.