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nanlouwoo
New member | Level 2
1 month ago

My "can view" link to a file is still allowing others to edit

Question or Issue When I want to copy the link to send to someone, I delete the "allowed to edit" link and copy the "allowed to view" link. The link still allows the person to edit.
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nanlouwoo
New member | Level 2
1 month ago

To clarify the first situation: I meant that the editing did not change MY original file! It changed the original file that I gave access to. (I was not understanding all of this and wanted to make sure MY file could not be changed so I tested it again.)

I'm not using the "share file" option. I'm copying the link and emailing it to the other person. I got this suggestion from Drop Box. They said the link can be emailed and it works perfectly (ish) The recipient is not forced to have a Drop Box account.

Anyone has "access to view" if they have the link

 

 

 

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