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d9824
New member | Level 2
3 years ago

Copy link button creates an edit link on a view file

I made a folder that has a view link. When clicking the copy link button, it enables an edit link which I do not want, I want it strictly view only. Is there a way to change this default action? How ...
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patb1
Helpful | Level 5
3 years ago

I have an important pdf document that I share with my students. I created a view link using the share command, and I reset my default link to view only. However, when i test the link I sent my students, it opens in a window with an edit option at the top, like this:

Other links I have set to view only show these options at the top:

Why is my pdf file showing an edit option and how can I get rid of it?

 

The switch to 'edit' by default has been a nightmare for me. I have spent hours replacing my Dropbox links with uploaded documents, because i don't know any way to reliably tell which of my posted links are edit and which are share. I have used your service for years and loved it, but now I feel as if none of my documents are safe. Is there any way to lock them all against editing from my dashboard?

 

 

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patb1
Helpful | Level 5
3 years ago

This problem appears to happen with any pdf share link.

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