INPUT TYPE=FILE does not work in Microsoft edge

Question

I am trying to upload file (.doc/docx) from Microsoft edge (Version 25.10586.0.0). I am unable to upload any file (.doc/.docx) which is open. It also does not provide any error message. However, I am able to upload any open document in IE11/Chrome Version 47.0.2526.111 m/Firefox 43.0.4.

<form >
  Select a file: <input type="file">
  <input type="submit">
</form>

Can anyone please help me to fix this issue?

Answer 1

I work on the Microsoft Edge team, and can confirm the issue you're reporting. I'll need to do a little more digging to understand the full scope of this. Cursory investigation showed that Excel and Word both prevented me from uploading a file, while PowerPoint did not. I also was unable to reproduce the issue with other media types, such as images.

I'm going to file a bug for the team to investigate the matter further. I'll report back when the issue has been resolved. Thank you for the neat discovery.