Hello to all,

Thank you very much for your efforts so far.

Unfortunately, I have not been able to solve the problem with the comments so far.

I will therefore describe the problem again in English.

1) I open the FILR app on my tablet.
2) I navigate to any file, e.g. a “.docx” file
3) a preview of the file is displayed on the right-hand side of the FILR app
4) I open the file with the ↑ symbol at the top right --> Open with... --> Word
5) I edit the file in Word
6) Word immediately reports: “Write-protected - Save a copy for editing.”
7) I click on “Save copy”.
8) in the “Save as” window, FILR is not displayed as a storage location.

What do I have to do to be able to save a file directly from an app (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel) to FILR?

Thank you so much for any help.

What is written here is reproducible. Word, Excel and the like know the Files app and the storage account on iOS. As far as I can tell, it is possible to use a Filr address in both the Files app and Add storage location.

iOS is 18.1 in my case

@ Nick Robin has mentioned the online editor of Filr. I also use this because I have found that the functions of the tool are more than sufficient and I do not need a license from MS.


@ Robin - Maybe the whole thing is a feature request and would improve the scope of Filr.

I agree there are some issues here which look like defects and I would suggest opening an SR, however I can edit a file from Word on an iPad, have a look at https://filr.mydemo.biz/filr/public-link/file-download/2c906ffd90e57a0c0192678ca06e051d/73/3024885026246030485/word%20Edit.mp4

The problem with Filr was between the ears. The solution - Edit sidebar in the File app on iOS. Ashes on my head ;-)

sorry, but my FILR App and also the open / save window from Word looks different.

What must I do?

The procedure for iOS 17.x will be similar to that for iOS 18.x. In the File app, click on “Edit” in the menu and then show the desired storage locations.

Could you please tell me where exactly I can the Edit/Menu-Button in the FILR-App (see my screenshot above).

Thank you so much!

Could you please tell me where exactly I can the Edit/Menu-Button in the FILR-App (see my screenshot above).

Thank you so much!

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I have finally found it:

The setting does not have to be made in the FILR app, but in the ios “Files” app.

There, under “Edit sidebar”, you can set which storage locations should be displayed.

Opening a FILR file via a third-party app (e.g. Word) now works. Unfortunately, this is complicated, as the “Files app” must first be selected under “Other storage locations”, then “FILR”, then “My files”, and only then do I get to my actual directory.

This path must be followed every time a file is opened. The path is not saved, not even under “History” or “Recently used folders”.

Saving also causes problems: The file is not saved over after editing, but a new file is created with the addition “[my name] conflicting copy 2024-10-08”.  The file is not opened anywhere else (!).

I have therefore checked how FILR behaves on an Android device. There, opening a (e.g.) Word file works without any problems, but saving (also) does not work at all:

“FILR” is not shown as a save location in ‘Save as’ :-(

Any ideas on how to make saving to the FILR directory possible on Android?

The iOS is in version 17.x, the Filr runs on 24.2 as far as I can see. I don't have access to either version to be able to make a qualified statement about the differences. But I think a first solution has been found. Regarding Android, please create a new post so that a unified discussion can be had.