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Organizing Files

9.5.9. Locking or unlocking files

When editing a file, you can lock this file. The lock has the following purposes:

  • The file lock informs other users that the file is currently being edited and might no longer be up-to-date.

  • If the file is located in a folder that you share with other users whom you granted edit permissions, those users can not edit the locked file.

How to lock files:

  • Select one or several files in the display area. Click the Actions icon in the toolbar. Click on Lock in the menu.

How to unlock files:

  • Select one or several locked files in the display area. Click the Actions icon in the toolbar. Click on Unlock in the menu.

Parent topic: Organizing Files