make related list web parts readonly

Question

I inserted a related list web part.

the problem is add new item is enabled.

how to make it disable or hide it?

Answer 1

You need to disable the summary toolbar of the webpart to achieve this.

Pleaase follow the steps.

1. Open the list.

2. Click Site Actions > Edit Page

3. In your web part choose > Edit Web Part

4. In the Toolbar Type option set to No Toolbar

This will hide the Add new item

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Answer 2

Thank you. Great.

what if it depends on permissions?

Answer 3

the add new item is security trimmed. if a user cant add an item, they wont see the link.

Answer 4

Thank you.

BTW, what does "security trimmed" mean?