Opening a file in read-only mode

If a file is checked out by another user, you can still open it in read-only mode. The read-only file will match the last version checked in to the server (it won't show changes made after the file was checked out).

Note: Opening a file without checking it out also opens the file in read-only mode.

To open a checked out file in read-only mode:

1. In the site window's Files tab (or in navigation view or links view), double-click the file you want to open.
2. Click Yes to open the file in read-only mode.