Open in read-only mode

Open in read-only mode

Available in: Ribbon > Document

Use this function to open a document in read-only mode.

Open in read-only modeOpen, in read-only modeFunction, open in read-only mode

Dpending on your browser setting, the document will either:

A) open in a new tab,

B) open in a new browser window,

C) or the dialog box for the file download will open.

D) The document is downloaded directly.

Call the function as follows:

  • Via Ribbon > Document > Output > Open in read-only mode.
  • Via the context menus of the Repository, Clipboard, Search, and Tasks work areas.
  • Via the Document versions dialog box.
  • Via the File attachments dialog box.

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