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Changing default values

Anonymous
2023-01-31T07:51:14+00:00

Can one amend the default values in sharing?

Because it seems the default value is that 'anyone can edit' and I would always to change to make it jut 'anyone can read'.

TIA.

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Anonymous
2023-02-01T02:58:17+00:00

Hello

Thanks for providing additional information.

OneDrive is a cloud storage service offered by Microsoft as part of its Office Suite, including Microsoft Office 2016. By default, when you share a file or folder in OneDrive, the sharing permissions are set to "Anyone with the link can edit," which allows anyone who has the link to access the file and make changes to it. This is a useful feature for collaboration and sharing with others, but it can also pose a security risk if the file contains sensitive information.

To address this risk, you can change the sharing permissions to "Anyone with the link can view," which restricts access to read-only. This means that anyone with the link will be able to see the file, but they won't be able to make any changes to it. To change the sharing permissions, you can right-click on the file or folder you want to share, select "Share," and then adjust the sharing settings as desired.

It's worth noting that the default sharing setting in OneDrive is determined by Microsoft, and it may be changed in future releases of the software. However, as a user, you have control over the sharing settings and can adjust them to meet your security needs.

I hope this information helps.

Regards,

Abdal

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-02-01T03:20:31+00:00

    Pretty long huh?

    So the answer is no then.

    Well, while sharing is useful, what I'm saying is that it should not be that anyone can edit to be the default!

    So I'll mark your answer.

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-01-31T20:57:21+00:00

    Here’s a screen copy:

    Shouldn't the default value be 'Anyone can read' being safer.

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-01-31T20:50:47+00:00

    OK.

    My Office App is MS Office 2016.

    My PC says its processor is Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-7700 CPU @ 3.60GHz   3.60 GHz

    Installed RAM is 8.00 GB (7.89 GB usable)

    System type is 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor

    My question would be about the sharing function in OneDrive.

    That its default value says ‘Anyone can edit’.  And I would still have to click and change the default value to read the safer value ‘Anyone can read’.

    Shouldn’t that be the default value?

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-01-31T09:35:55+00:00

    Hello

    I am Abdal and I would be glad to help you with your question.

    Could you please give more details about the issue you are having. Also mention the Office app with which you have the issue and the device on which this issue is occuring.

    I'll be waiting for your reply.

    Regards,

    Abdal

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