converting pc word to Mac word

iriscur wrote:

I wish to convert a word document created on my pc to open and edit in my Mac. It shows only as a read only file.

A Word document is a Word document regardless what system it is on. You likely did not enable editing on the document or the file permissions are incorrect.

iriscur wrote:

As the file is from my storage devise and I no longer have a pc. how do I change it from read only?

On your Mac check the file permissions:

Change permissions for files, folders, or disks on Mac - Apple Support