Locking files?

2013-01-22 Thread Josh Gregory
Hi there, the previous thread about the problem emptying the trash and the locking and unlocking of files thing got me curious, what is the purpose of locking and unlocking files, and how is it done? Thanks. Sent from my iPhone --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post,

Re: Locking files?

2013-01-22 Thread John Panarese
It's used to prevent any editing of a file or the like. Some apps, like Text Edit and Pages, will allow you to do that within the app. Otherwise, you can do so in the Finder using the Get Infor window. Take Care John D. Panarese Director Mac for the Blind Tel, (631) 724-4479 Email,

Re: Locking files?

2013-01-22 Thread Josh Gregory
I see, and if it is possible within an app, it's in the menus? Sent from my iPhone On Jan 22, 2013, at 2:00 PM, John Panarese jpanar...@mac-access.net wrote: It's used to prevent any editing of a file or the like. Some apps, like Text Edit and Pages, will allow you to do that within the

Re: Locking files?

2013-01-22 Thread John Panarese
It depends on the App, but usually, yes. Take Care John D. Panarese Director Mac for the Blind Tel, (631) 724-4479 Email, j...@macfortheblind.com Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com APPLE CERTIFIED SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL FOR MAC OSX LION AUTHORIZED APPLE STORE BUSINESS AFFILIATE MAC

Re: Locking files?

2013-01-22 Thread Josh Gregory
I see, thank you very much. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 22, 2013, at 6:20 PM, John Panarese jpanar...@mac-access.net wrote: It depends on the App, but usually, yes. Take Care John D. Panarese Director Mac for the Blind Tel, (631) 724-4479 Email, j...@macfortheblind.com Website,