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Sharepoint links only open documents as read only

sean 1 Reputation point
2022-10-04T15:08:10.307+00:00

I share sharepoint links to documents to my group, and the links only open as read only. It previously opens to edit. Can anyone help to fix this?

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  1. Emily Du-MSFT 44,311 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2022-10-05T08:43:42.677+00:00

    @sean

    Please check following tips to troubleshoot the issue.

    1.Check you choose "Can edit" when sharing a file.

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    2.Check the file is checked in.

    3.Check the file is published and approved.

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