Sharepoint – How to check that a folder or document within a Library is visible to the public?
December 13, 2011by Stuart Croghan
Method 1
- Within Sharepoint, select a Library (e.g. Workspace > Hr > Public).
- Click on your name in the top right of sharepoint and select Sign out
- Clear your login and cache history for the browser
- Refresh the web page and you will see a list of folders for that library which are visible to the public
Method 2
(for folders or documents within a public library)
Please note that most editors do not have permission to check this. If this is the case please contact your Faculty Web Officer.
Within Sharepoint, select a Library (e.g. Workspace > Hr > Public). A list of folders appear in the main content window. Hover the mouse over the folder in question, click to reveal the options and select Manage Permissions
Note: For documents follow the same method except click on the document within a folder.
For the folder to be visible to the public the “Actions” drop down menu should only appear with these options:
