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Default Open in Read Only

ctrl + o | pop window appears | select the file | on the right hand
down side u have open option with drop down option | click that select
as u need |



On Oct 21, 9:32*pm, Barb W wrote:
Is there a way to open a file in read-only mode even if the file is not open
by another user? *I sometimes want a file open for reference, but don't want
to prevent other people from opening and editing.