Teams - Restrict a Document to Read-Only Tutorial

Learn how to restrict your document to read-only to ensure the security and confidentiality of your sensitive data. Discover the simple steps to lock your document and prevent unauthorized modification.

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collaborators in a Microsoft Teams Team channel,

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by default,

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all members have access and can modify it.

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You may need to make this document read only,

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whether it's for a final version or an informational note,

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and there can be many reasons for this.

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The Microsoft 365 suite

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allows you to do this in a few clicks.

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To do so,

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start by opening the document in the desktop application,

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whether through Microsoft Teams,

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OneDrive or SharePoint.

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This option cannot be applied from a web browser.

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At the top left,

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click on file.

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Then info and finally click on protect presentation

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and choose the option that suits you.

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Now,

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the document can no longer be modified by others who have access to it.

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By clicking in this place again,

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the document will be editable again for all those who have access.

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