Copying a link to SharePoint File

* What is meant by "Use the link"? Can they open and view or open and edit it? * What is meant by People with existing access? Who are those?

1. They can open the file using the link. Editing depends on the permissions (Can view is set at the bottom so it looks like the link is only to view). They should be able to download it and edit the copy on their own computer - but it won't update your copy. If they had edit permissions, it could update your copy.
2. People with existing access are people you shared the file with previously. Their avatars are shown there.

-- Diane

Yes, all members of the channel have edit access. If you look at it in SharePoint, it should have a list - but the team members might not be listed individually, only other people who have access to it.

Thanks.

Many co-workers did not set an avatar so it is a bit guess work. I didn't explicitly share the document with others. But the document is in a file section of a closed channel. Can I assume that all members of the channel have edit access? Is there a way to just get a list of the users who have view and those who have edit access?

Thanks

• What is meant by "Use the link"? Can they open and view or open and edit it?
• What is meant by People with existing access? Who are those?

Hello, I'm Jen, I'm happy to help you today.

Here's a reference answer from my colleague from the community as well: While there's no direct way to copy the link in the format you described within the new Teams desktop client, here are a few workarounds you can use:

1. Use the web version of Teams:

Access Teams through your web browser (https://teams.microsoft.com). Navigate to the file, click the three dots, and choose "Copy link." The web version typically generates a shorter link with just the file name.

2. Copy link from SharePoint:

In the Teams desktop client, click "Open in SharePoint" next to the file. Copy the link from the SharePoint site's address bar. It's usually a shorter link.

3. Manually edit the link:

Copy the full path link from Teams. Paste it into a text editor. Remove unnecessary parts of the URL, leaving only the essential elements (domain, team name, file name). This creates a shorter link, but exercise caution to ensure it remains functional.

or

Move files to SharePoint Navigate to the file, click the three dots, and choose "Copy link." The web version typically generates a shorter link with just the file name. 2. Copy link from SharePoint: In the Teams desktop client, click "Open in SharePoint" next to the file. Copy the link from the SharePoint site's address bar.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/admin/setup/files-to-sharepoint?view=o365-worldwide

Let us know how it goes, we're here to help you further if needed. Jen A.