We use Word at work, and are running into some problems regarding word locking files when they are already open. It is a mixed environment, with some Macs, some PCs. It seems like Word for the Mac does not always lock the file when it opens one, as other users can still open the file, make changes, and save over it without warning.
Some people claim that they do get warnings, and others don't. I am beginning to think that it has to do with how the Macs are connected to the network share (SMB vs. AFP). Is that possible? Does anyone have any idea where to find more information on this issue?
I'm trying to find out if it is documented anywhere what combination of OSes, versions of office, and file protocols result in warnings vs no warnings, etc. Has anyone else encountered anything like this?
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