team share permissions

team share permissions control who inside a workspace can read or edit a document. they are separate from public sharing.

updated may 3, 2026 teams no images
quick answer

use team sharing for private collaboration. use public sharing for outside review.

use this for

  • choosing viewer or editor access
  • explaining team document roles
  • debugging read-only team documents

steps

  1. open the document share controls.
  2. choose the teammate or team role.
  3. select the least powerful permission that works.
  4. save the share.
  5. ask the teammate to reopen the document if access was just changed.

details to know

  • owners keep the strongest control over their documents.
  • editors can change the draft when permissions allow it.
  • viewers can read but should not be promised edit controls.

limits and edge cases

  • team sharing does not create a public link by itself.
  • public comment permissions do not automatically make someone a team editor.
  • remove access when collaboration ends.
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