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Change the permissions on a document before embedding it into your Google Site

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1. In your document, click Share.

This is applicable to Google Slides, Google Sheets etc.

2. In the new window, click Share with Tc.columbia.edu.

3. Click the arrow next to Tc.columbia.edu.

4. Choose which audience option you would like when this document is posted to your Google Site.

There are three General access options:

Restricted: Only specifically designated individuals may view the site. There may be additional login requirements to verify their access.

Tc.columbia.edu: Only individuals logged into their Tc.columbia.edu Google account may view the site.

Anyone with the link: Any individual with a the link may view the site. There are no log in requirements.  

We recommend you select Tc.columbia.edu or Restricted for optimum security.

5. Choose the type of permission you would like for users to have when the document is posted to your site.

There are three permission options:

Viewer: The person can only view the document. They may not leave comments or make changes.

Commenter: The person can view the document to make comments but they may not make changes.

Editor: The person has full access to the document. They can view, make comments, and make changes to the document.

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