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PDF "view only" share link continues to allow editing
I have edited both my profile settings and the pdf settings specifically to generate a "view only" link. However, every time I go to share the link I continue to see on the top bar that the pdf is ed...
sosbo_4 wrote:
I have even logged out of my Dropbox account and used the link to see if it changed anything, it did not.
According to your screenshot you're still logged in, so it would make sense that it's editable. Make sure you're testing the link in an Incognito/private browsing session to ensure that you're not signed in to your account.
Rich
Super User II
Super User II
sosbo_4 wrote:
I have even logged out of my Dropbox account and used the link to see if it changed anything, it did not.
According to your screenshot you're still logged in, so it would make sense that it's editable. Make sure you're testing the link in an Incognito/private browsing session to ensure that you're not signed in to your account.
Hey, I'm having the same issue. It shows my pdf file to be editable even on incognito mode. it's on view mode in my settings,
- Rich
psingh432 wrote:
Hey, I'm having the same issue. It shows my pdf file to be editable even on incognito mode. it's on view mode in my settings,
Can you provide a screenshot showing where it says that it's editable, along with a screenshot that shows the settings for the link itself? Be sure to mask any private information.
Hey, i'm attaching the images for both. pls check!
