SharePoint - Discard Checked Out File

Owned by Karen Park
Last updated: Nov 24, 2014
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If you need to discard the checked out file, follow the steps below to complete this.

Make sure to check with the person that has the file checked out to ensure that their changes are saved if they need to be. ALL of their changes will be discarded!

Steps:

To Discard a Checked Out File

  1. Navigate to the file's location in SharePoint.

  2. Select the file for which you wish to discard the check-out.

  3. In the toolbar near the top of the page, select the "Discard Check Out" link.