Don't have permission to write to the folder

I do have permission. In the files I have permission in the folder I have permission.
It is all read right in the information Dates coming up with this screenshot.
I can still save the file but this permission window that keeps popping up is very irritating.

I do have permission. In the files I have permission in the folder I have permission.
It is all read right in the information Dates coming up with this screenshot.
I can still save the file but this permission window that keeps popping up is very irritating.

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