9.5.10. 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.

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 toolbar. 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 toolbar. Click on Unlock in the menu.