Multiple Chrome windows
Sign in and sync in Chrome
Use Guest to view as general public to check share settings
Understanding Google Docs Share settings multiple layers - help
Creating a closed portal - one place to find all related information
Now updated New Sites share settings (publish to specific people) Note: settings follow those of the folder in which it is place.
embedding docs, graphs & forms. In other words, a site can be made public, but folders, docs, etc. embedded in the site may not be view-able to public.
Always Open a Guest browser window to test your share settings
Creating a collaborative portal means putting your data in the cloud. When doing this you MUST make sure publishing and sharing settings are appropriate for the information you are making available.
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