Locking or unlocking files

When editing a file, you can lock this file. The lock has the following purposes:
  • The file lock informs other users that the file is currently being edited and might no longer be up-to-date.
  • If the file is located in a folder that you share with other users whom you granted edit permissions, those users can not edit the locked file.
  • If you are the owner of a shared file and another user locks the file, you can always unlock it.
How to lock files:
    Select one or several files in the display area.
    Click the More actions icon in the toolbar. Click on Lock.
How to unlock files:
    Select one or several locked files in the display area.
    Click the More actions icon in the toolbar. Click on Unlock.
User interface:
  •  The Drive display area⁠