Read-only access means that users can view events and see event information, but cannot change any events or create new events on the calendar. Read-only access is a secure way to share a calendar with a group or with the public.
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Read-only access permission
If you have read-only access permission:
- You can view all events on the calendar.
- You can view event details.
- You cannot add new events.
- You cannot modify or delete events.
The read-only access permission gives a calendar user the ability to see all the events on the calendar, including the event details. However, the user cannot change any events on the calendar.
Read-only, no details permission
If you have read-only, no-details access permission:
- You can view all events on the calendar.
- You cannot see the event title; events are shown as Reserved.
- You cannot see the event details.
- You cannot add, modify, or delete events.
The read-only, no-details permission is slightly different than read-only. Read-only, no details permission hides the event details. Thus, users can see the event blocks on the calendar, but cannot see any information about the events. The events are shown as “Reserved” and the user cannot view event details.
A read-only, no-details calendar view is very helpful if you need to show reserved times, appointment openings, or bookings, but also need to protect sensitive information.