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Is it possible to restrict download and print of PDF files in SharePoint online?
Hi Mahhus,
Thank you for your reply. I have tried out what you've mentioned already. When I enable IRM, I'm unable to view the PDF file in the browser. I get a message saying that no preview is available. Though the download and print is restricted, my main purpose is to be able to still view the PDF file and that isn't happening.
Please let me know if you know about this.
Thank You
Regards
Sunil
Hi SunilK90
Have you tried to restrict downloading the office files like excel, or word using the IRM, if not please check and provide me your feedback.
You mentioned also that you are not able to view the PDF in the browser, which is your main purpose, could you check if you can download the PDF file or not ?
could you try using another PDF ?
please provide me screenshot from the affected PDF which cannot be opend in the browser
Best Regards,
Mahhus
Hi Mahhus,
I've managed to restrict download and print for MS office files like word, excel and powerpoint using view only permission and IRM.
My main purpose is that a person under a group with view only permissions should be able to view the PDF file in the browser, but not download or print the file.
I noticed that upon doing this the PDF file says it is protected and cannot be downloaded by another user with view only permissions.
Thanks
Regards
Sunil
Hi SunilK90
Thanks for your reply..
Normally if you used view only permission you will restrict the group members who have view only permission from downloading the files, so theres no need to use both view only permission and IRm policy.
please cearte another test SharePoint site who has no view only permission and apply the IRM policy and check if you can open the file or not (try to use edit permission)
as per your screenshot, theres's blue hyper link Download combatible reader, what will happen if you clicked on it ?
what would happend if you opened a restricted work file (same screenshot ) or ?
Bet Regards,
Mahhus