Files

Managing Files

9.5.10. Locking or unlocking files

When editing a file, you can lock the 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 cannot edit the locked file.

You can lock or unlock a single file or multiple files at once.

How to lock a file:

  • Click on a file in the detail view. In the pop-up, click the More icon . Click on Lock in the menu.

    You can also select one or several files. Click the More icon in the tool bar. Click on Lock in the menu.

How to unlock a file:

  • Click on a locked file in the detail view. In the pop-up, click the More icon . Click on Unlock in the menu.

    You can also select one or several locked files. Click the More icon in the tool bar. Click on Unlock in the menu.