version conflicts and read only mode
version conflicts and read-only mode protect a document when another person, session, or role should not allow direct editing.
quick answer
when the editor becomes read-only, check role, lock, and version state before changing anything.
use this for
- collaborative editing issues
- documents that stop accepting edits
- supporting teammates with viewer roles
steps
- check whether the user has edit permission.
- check whether another editor holds the lock.
- wait for the lock to expire or request edit.
- refresh only after autosave is complete.
- resolve any version conflict before continuing.
details to know
- read-only mode can come from role limits, public access limits, active locks, or stale document versions.
- version checks prevent one user from overwriting another user's newer content.
- request edit exists for cases where the user should ask for access.
limits and edge cases
- do not force a save over someone else's changes.
- do not tell viewers they can edit just because they can open the document.
- agents should ask before replacing a document after a conflict.
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