SkyDrive now allows document editing without requiring login

February 08, 2013

Microsoft is making it a little easier to collaborate on Office documents over the Web by letting users edit files without signing in. Previously, users needed a Microsoft account in order to edit other people's documents using Office Web Apps. In a blog post, Microsoft noted that users, especially students, became frustrated if they were just trying to make a quick edit and were forced to sign in or sign up for an account along the way. Now, all they need is an edit link. To create an edit link in Office 2013 or in Office Web Apps, go to the “File” menu and click the “Share” tab. In Office 2013, you'll see a “Get a Sharing Link” option, with buttons to create links for editing or for viewing only. In Office Web Apps, you'll see a “Share with Other People” option, followed by an option to “Get a link.” From there, look for options to create “View only” or “View and edit” links. Users can create a link to share a document for viewing only, or allow editing. (click to enlarge) Keep in mind that Google Docs has offered editing without a login for a while now. After creating a share link, the user has an option to specify who has access to the document, and from there, an option to allow editing, commenting, or just viewing privileges to users without a sign-in. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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