Restricting Users to only edit their data in SharePoint edit form

Question

Hello,

I'm trying to restrict the Edit List Form in SharePoint to only allow users to edit their own data.

Any suggestions?

Thanks, James

Answer 1

If you're wanting to allow them to edit only items they've created, you can use a SharePoint Designer Workflow and the custom workflow activities from here: http://spdactivities.codeplex.com/

... to modify the permissions on the item when it's created, allowing the user who created it Contribute access and everyone else Read.

Answer 2

Assuming you want to restrict the entire list item to the user who created it:

1. Click List Settings
2. Click Advanced Settings
3. Set Edit Access to "Only their own"