Remove lock

Remove lock

Available in: Ribbon > Organize > Delete

Use this function to remove the lock from a document or folder. Normal users can only remove their own locks. Administrators can also remove locks from documents set by other users.

Lock, remove

Warning: Removing a lock may lead to loss of data or changes being overwritten if the entry or metadata is being edited by another user. To unlock a document for all users, you should use the Cancel editing function in the Check in dialog box.

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