title: Difference between "read" "restricted read" and "view only" permissions in SharePoint 2007
body: <p>What is the difference between <code>read</code>, <code>restricted read</code> and <code>view only</code> permissions in SharePoint 2007?</p>
  
  <p><strong><em>Read</em></strong> - Read-only access to the Web site. </p>
  
  <p><strong><em>Restricted Read</em></strong> - Can view pages and documents, but cannot view historical versions or review user rights information. </p>
  
  <p><strong><em>View Only</em></strong> - Members of this group can view pages, list items, and documents. If the document has a server-side file handler available, they can only view the document using the server-side file handler. </p>
  
  <p>I can view the above help message beside each and every permission. I can't really understand the <code>view only</code> permission.</p>