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Lock the Collaboration Space to temporarily prevent students from editing content in that section. They will still be able to view content.

To lock or unlock a Collaboration Space in your Class Notebook:

  1. Sign in to Microsoft365.com with the log-in provided by your school.

    Notes: 

    • If you don't see the Class Notebook app right away, select the App launcher to find it.

    • If your Class Notebook was created in Microsoft Teams, manage it directly in Teams.

  2. Select Class Notebook > Manage notebooks.

    OneNote Class Notebook Wizard with icons to Create a class notebook, Add or remove students, Add or remove teachers, and Manage notebooks.

  3. Choose the Class Notebook you'd like to adjust and switch the Lock Collaboration Space toggle to Locked.

    Lock Collaboration Space with toggle set to locked position.
  4. To unlock the Collaboration Space, repeat the steps above and switch the Lock Collaboration Space toggle to Unlocked.

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