/
Setting Access Permissions for Drive Files

Setting Access Permissions for Drive Files


After sharing a file the owner can select the viewing options for the recipients. To allow or change access settings, follow the instructions below.

  1. Open Share with others pop-up menu. 
  2. Click on the Advanced link in the bottom right corner of the window. 
  3. On the right side of the people with whom the file has already been shared click on the Edit (Pencil) icon.
  4. A context menu will open allowing you to select one of the four following options:
    • Is owner. (This option is to transfer ownership). 
    • Can edit.
    • Can comment.
    • Can view.
  5. Next, under Owner Settings, consider whether you need to apply the following settings:
    • To Prevent editors from changing access and adding new people, check the box beside it.
    • To Disable options to download, print and copy for commenters and viewers, check the box beside it.
  6. Click Done after the desired changes are made. 

Access settings


Related content

Setting Access Permissions for Drive Folders
Setting Access Permissions for Drive Folders
More like this
Change Ownership of Drive Files or Folders
Change Ownership of Drive Files or Folders
More like this
Managing Drive Files and Folders
Managing Drive Files and Folders
More like this
Sharing Files from a Team Drive
Sharing Files from a Team Drive
More like this
Create and share a Google Drive Folder
Create and share a Google Drive Folder
More like this
Create and share a Google Doc
Create and share a Google Doc
More like this