FIX: This file can't be shared Office 2016 Mac error

Microsoft Office is a great tool, but some Mac users reported Something went wrong and this file can’t be shared in Office 2016 for Mac. This can be a problem, but in today’s article, we’ll show you how to fix it.

What to do if This file can’t be shared in Office 2016 for Mac?

1. Make sure that the file is saved

Something went wrong and this file can’t be shared error is usually a glitch, but you can fix it by making sure that the file you want to share is saved.

To fix this, simply save the file and try to share it again. This is usually caused by a glitch, but many users reported that this workaround worked for them, so be sure to try it out.

2.  Make sure you’re using the supported mail client

Apparently, not all email clients support the sharing features inside Office. If you’re getting the error mentioned above, the problem is most likely caused by an unsupported email client.

It seems that only Outlook and Mail are fully supporting the sharing feature in Office 2016 for Mac. To avoid this problem, make sure that you’re using one of these two mail applications if you want to use the sharing feature.

3. Use the Share context menu

If the previous solutions didn’t work for you, here’s a quick workaround that might help you. This method can be used if you’re not using Outlook or the Mail app as your default email client.

To share a document, you just need to do the following:

1. Save the document and locate it on your Mac.
2. Ctrl + Click on the document and go to Share. Now select the desired email client that you want to use to share the document.
   

This is a simple workaround, but many users reported that it worked for them, so be sure to try it out if other solutions don’t work for you.

In this comprehensive list, we brought to your attention some simple solutions. These methods should help you fix the Something went wrong and this file can’t be shared Office 2016 error on Mac.

FAQ: Learn more about using Office on Mac

• How do you share a Word document on a Mac?

To share a Word document on a Mac PC, you simply need to open the document, click the File button, select Share from the list, and then click on Send document.

• How do you enable editing on a Mac?

Select the locked file, click the File option from the top menu, select Get Info, and then click the checkbox next to option Locked.

• Why can’t I edit my PDF?

If you can’t edit a PDF file, then it means that the creator of the file has set it to read-only mode.

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