Why can't I edit this Numbers spreadsheet?

I have a Numbers spreadsheet which I created on my Mac. My problem is that when I open it, it will not allow me to make any edits. I can see all the rows, columns, etc. including the content of each cell.... but I cannot select any of these cells.
All of the header items such as Function, Table, etc., are present but they are dimmed and I'm unable to select them.
I have other Numbers spreadsheets which allow me to edit just fine. My problem is with this one particular spreadsheet.
Is there some type of setting that I have unknowingly set whch has locked this particulare spreadsheet?
Any help is much appreciated.
Thank you.
Numbers 3.0.1
Mac 10.9.1

Thanks for your suggestion. It did not fix my problem but I continued poking around and fortunately I discovered this solution:
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The new file opened ans I was asked if I wanted to upgrade it.
I answered YES and I now have a fully funtional spreadsheet.

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