The Edit Online feature lets you
edit your document without first saving it offline (checking it out). An
invisible check-out action ensures your document remains protected, or
locked, in the library during the editing session. When you finish editing
the document is invisibly checked in with the updated version available to
other users.
This task assumes you are in the library of the desired
site.
- Navigate the library’s folder structure to locate the Microsoft Office document you want to edit.
- Position the cursor over the item of interest in the item list to display the available actions.
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Click More and then Edit
Online.
If the Edit Online action is not available you should check to make sure that:
- You are using Internet Explorer
- You are modifying an Office 2003 or greater file
If you still cannot see the Edit Online action, contact your system administrator to enable it for you.
A warning box appears prompting you to be sure the content can be trusted.
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Click OK to open the document.
Note: If prompted for login credentials, type your user name and password, then click OK.
The document opens in a separate window. In the library refresh the page to see the lock icon associated with the file.
Important: If the file opens in Read-Only format contact your system administrator. - Modify the file as necessary.
- Save and close the document.
This updates the document in the library with your
changes.