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Changing File Permissions

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Changing File Permissions allows the owner of the file or folder (or an administrator) to modify the read, write, and execute permissions of users and groups who have shared access.


To change File Permissions:


  1. Place your cursor over the Workspace tab.
  2. Select a workspace.
  3. Select a file in the File pane or a folder in the Folder pane.
  4. Place your cursor over the More tab.
  5. Click File Permissions.


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  1. Select the r checkbox(es) to enable read permissions for the User, Group, or All (both users and groups)
  2. Select the w checkbox(es) to enable write permissions for the User, Group, or All (both users and groups)
  3. Select the x checkbox(es) to enable execute permissions for the User, Group, or All (both users and groups)
  4. Select the 'Apply 'recursively checkbox to apply your selected permissions only files, only folders, or both.
  5. Click the checkmark.