Access levels
Google Drive has several different access levels when you share files, folders, and Google Docs. If you create, sync, or upload a file, you're the owner of that item (unless you've transferred ownership). There are three levels of access for collaborators: Can view, Can comment (Google documents and presentations only), and Can edit.
Owners
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Edit Google documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and drawings (Google Docs only)
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Invite more editors, commenters, and viewers
- Delete files, folders, and Google Docs
- Remove access for any collaborator
- Transfer ownership to another person
- Upload and delete file versions (synced or uploaded files only)
- Add and remove something from a folder
Editors
- Edit Google documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and drawings (Google Docs only)
- Invite or remove other collaborators, if the owner has given editors this permission
- Download or sync something to another device
- View the list of other collaborators
- Make a copy of something to save in Google Drive
- Upload and delete file versions (synced or uploaded files only)
- Add and remove items from a folder
Editors can’t permanently delete a file, folder, or Google Doc.
Viewers
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View files, folders, and Google Docs
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Download or sync something to another device
- Make a copy of something to save in Google Drive
Viewers can’t permanently delete a file, folder or Google Doc, nor can they change something’s sharing settings.
Commenters (Google documents and presentations only)
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Comment on Google documents and presentations
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View documents and presentations
- Download or sync the document or presentation to another device
- Make a copy of a document or presentation to save in Google Drive
Commenters can’t permanently delete a file, folder or Google Doc, nor can they change something’s sharing settings.
Reference: Google - Help - Sharing settings overview
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