view only
Look but untouchable
View only describes access that permits looking but not editing, downloading, or interacting.
Common in digital contexts where files or documents are shared with restricted permissions: The client was given view-only access to the spreadsheet.
The restriction prevents accidental or unauthorized changes while still allowing inspection of the content.
- read-onlyViewable but not changeable
- observePerceive with attention
- spectatorObserver at an event
- watchPortable timekeeping device
- lookDirect one's gaze
look but don't touch · gaze · peek · glimpse · locked · restricted · permission · access · guest access · browse · scan · display · screen · window · window seat · panorama · vista · scenic overlook
- permissionsread, write, execute, delete, grant
- collaboration toolsco-authoring, co-writing, collaborative editing, document sharing, real-time editing
- file sharingfile sharing, file transfer, P2P, peer to peer, peer-to-peer
view onlyeditable
Capable of modification
full access · read-write · write access · admin access · full control
view onlyinteractive
Allowing mutual exchange
modifiable · participatory · hands-on · changeable · mutable
view, views, viewed, viewer, viewers, viewing, viewings, viewable, preview