Basic Path
01. In the Document functionality, access the folder where the object that you wish to view is lodged.
02. Click on the link (name of document) to view the document.
03. In the combo of options of the preview page located in the top right corner, select the check out option.
04. In the check out screen, report in a comment why the document is being marked as checked out.
05. Mark the field Edit when Applying, if desired.
06. Press Confirm.
Alternative Paths
Cancel check-out
01. In my documents, in the check out folder, select the document you wish to cancel the check out.
02. Press Cancel check-out of the document, located next to the name of the document.
03. In the message displayed, press Confirm; or Cancel to opt out, if desired.
Speaking of check-out...
The check out is the routine the user transfers a document to the personal folder, not allowing any other user to change the document while changes are not implemented.
To perform the check-out, it is required to have a permission to change the document. It is also necessary the existence of a my documents folder in document browsing, which is enabled by the administrator of the company in the general parameters of the Control panel.