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I am using QGIS 2.8.2 with Windows 7. After loading the files, I cannot edit them. Even when I select one entity, editing buttons are still in grey and cannot be used.

Does someone know how to solve this problem?

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    what file format are you trying to edit? is the file read-only?
    – Mapperz ♦
    Commented Aug 5, 2015 at 14:22
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    Have you enabled edit mode?
    – bugmenot123
    Commented Aug 5, 2015 at 15:00

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Sometimes, just loading the files doesn't allow you to edit them. They are "read only" files. The solution is to save them as a shapefile in order to edit them.

It happens for example when you import GPS tracks in .kml or .gpx.

The actions to do are: Right click on the layer and select "save as..."

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The next window appears:

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Choose the correct CRS and the folder where you want your shapefile to be saved. Make sure you mark the dialog "Add saved file to map". A new layer is created with the same items and its attributes, but now you can edit them.

Note: after saving as a shapefile, you can erase the original non-editable file.

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  • In addition you should check Project Properties->Identify layers.
    – Victor
    Commented Sep 27, 2016 at 9:14

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