Shared with Me
1. Overview: What is the "Shared with Me" Panel?
The 'Shared with Me' panel is designed to help you:
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Differentiate between your own documents and those shared with you.
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Access key document details (e.g., shared date, due date).
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Track new, unopened documents easily with a dynamic number indicator.
2. Navigating the “Shared with Me” Panel
Opening the Panel:
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Click the 'Shared with Me' panel to view your shared documents.
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The 'Shared with Me' text turns green to indicate it's active.
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The 'My Workspace' text turns grey to show it's inactive.
3. Understanding the PDF List View
In the PDF List View, you'll see the following details for each shared document:
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Document Name – Includes file format (e.g., PDF).
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Document Status – Tracks progress (e.g., New, In Progress).
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Shared By – Displays the name of the person who shared the document.
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Shared Date – Date the document was shared with you.
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Due Date – Displays if the primary user added a due date.
4. Sorting & Filtering Documents
You can sort documents by:
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Document Status
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Shared Date (Default)
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Due Date
5. Tracking New Documents with the Numeric Indicator
A dynamic number appears next to the 'Shared with Me' panel to show how many new/unopened documents you have.
The number decreases by 1 each time you open a new document for the first time.
6. Document Status & Filtering
The Document Status dropdown offers these options:
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New
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In Progress
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On Hold
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Cancelled
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Done
7. Removing Shared Documents
Steps to Remove a Document:
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Click the 3-dot radio button next to the document.
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Select 'Remove' from the dropdown.
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Confirm the removal in the 'Remove Document' modal.
8. Downloading Shared Documents
Steps to Download:
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Click the 3-dot radio button next to the document.
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Select 'Download' from the dropdown.
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The document will be downloaded immediately.
9. Managing Access Removal
If the primary user removes your access to a document:
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The document will be removed from your Shared with Me panel in real time.
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If you attempt to open a removed document, you’ll see this message:
'Access removed. Unable to access the document.'
10. Helpful Tips & Best Practices
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Always check the dynamic number for new shared documents.
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Use the sorting and filtering options to quickly find documents you need.
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For important deadlines, keep an eye on the Due Date column.
11. Quick Reference for Key Actions
Action |
Steps |
Upload a Document |
Go to My Workspace → Click 'Upload Document' |
Open a Shared Document |
Click on the document name in 'Shared with Me' |
Track New Documents |
Check the numeric indicator next to 'Shared with Me' |
Sort Documents |
Click the sorting arrows next to columns |
Remove a Document |
3-dot menu → Select 'Remove' |
Download a Document |
3-dot menu → Select 'Download' |