Freeform sharing my appleID?

I do not know if my panic is justified!


I want to give a copy of myFreeform document to somebody. Not collaborative working (shudder!)


I tried to send it by message and on my Mac it generated an icon with my Apple ID embedded.

Two questions ...

  • When the recipient gets the message ... will they see my icon and the Apple ID? (which is not my public email!)
  • Will they get a freeform file or some sort of pdf or a link to something online. I want them to have a copy of the actual data ... not links to myself but the ability to take the file as if they had created it.



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Posted on Jan 13, 2023 2:46 AM

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Jan 15, 2023 4:52 PM in response to Folbo

Hello Folbo,


What you've shared is expected behavior for Freeform. You can find details in the user guide here: Share a Freeform board on Mac - Apple Support


"Share a board

  1. In the Freeform app  on your Mac, click a category in the sidebar, then double-click a board to open it.
  2. If you don’t see the sidebar, choose View > Show Sidebar.
  3. Click the Share button  in the toolbar.
  4. If you don’t see the Share button, make sure you opened the board you want to share.
  5. Click the right arrow  at the top, then choose who can view and make changes to the board (only people you invite, or anyone with the link).
  6. Select how you want to share the board, such as Messages, Mail, or AirDrop.
  7. People and groups you’ve had recent Messages conversations with are listed at the top. Click one to share the board with them in Messages.

-Tip: If you share the board in Messages, you get updates in the Messages conversation whenever someone makes a change to the shared board.

8.If necessary, add recipients by doing one of the following:

    • Type a name, email address, or phone number for each recipient.
    • Click the Add button  to select someone from Contacts."


If you have feedback, we recommend doing so here: Product Feedback - Apple


Regards!

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