# Live edits

**Live editing** is the default editing mode for any newly-created GitBook space. A space in live edit mode is editable by anyone with the [right permissions](https://gitbook.com/docs/~/changes/pfQHJq75QY5xMYvctdXP/account-management/member-management/roles).

With live editing enabled, you can see the avatars of anyone currently viewing the space in the top-right corner. 

GitBook supports live collaboration, meaning you’ll be able to work on the same document with multiple members at the same time.

## Toggling live edit mode

You can toggle live edit mode in a space by selecting **Lock live edits** or **Unlock live edits** from the space’s **Action menu** <img src="https://1050631731-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FNkEGS7hzeqa35sMXQZ4X%2Fuploads%2FIfd7ka3cralqGUz0Z41B%2FFrame%201.png?alt=media&#x26;token=2cddf304-8c59-4623-b7c2-78b494275308" alt="Three vertical dots" data-size="line">.

<figure><img src="https://1050631731-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FNkEGS7hzeqa35sMXQZ4X%2Fuploads%2FjgyMbnYk2FdmEcmOooTG%2Flive-edits.png?alt=media&#x26;token=f6422c91-975a-46a8-8ce1-37c31d03b677" alt=""><figcaption><p>You can lock or unlock live edits on a space from the Actions menu.</p></figcaption></figure>

### When is live editing *not* available?

You cannot unlock live editing if:

1. a space is [published](https://gitbook.com/docs/~/changes/pfQHJq75QY5xMYvctdXP/published-documentation/overview) with the **In collection**, **Public**, or **Unlisted** [visibility option](https://gitbook.com/docs/~/changes/pfQHJq75QY5xMYvctdXP/collaboration/share/space-publishing). We know this is a limitation, and we hope to change this in the future.
2. a space has [GitHub or GitLab Sync](https://gitbook.com/docs/~/changes/pfQHJq75QY5xMYvctdXP/integrations/git-sync) enabled.

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Only users with the **admin** or **creator** [roles](https://gitbook.com/docs/~/changes/pfQHJq75QY5xMYvctdXP/account-management/member-management/roles) can lock or unlock live edits.
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