The read-only mode is a safety feature that locks your Grids and CAT editor to prevent accidental changes to your content. When enabled, this mode protects your translations and data from unintended edits while still allowing you to browse, search, and review your work.
Read-only mode is available in both the CMS and CAT modules. This feature can be used by any user role.
Activating read-only mode
To enable read-only mode in your Grid or CAT editor
- Look for the
button in the top toolbar. - Click the toggle to activate read-only mode.
- When read-only mode is enabled, the toggle will display as enabled and your content will be protected from changes.
To resume editing, click the read-only mode button again.
When to use read-only mode
Enable read-only mode for:
- Safe content review: Examine your translations and data without risk of changing anything.
- Referencing: Use your Grid as a reference while working in other applications.
- Quality checks: Safely review content for consistency and accuracy without editing.
- Demonstration purposes: Show your localization work without worrying about accidental modifications.