You can allow users to see files that are in the private state by granting Folder Permissions.
This permission is not available for State Permissions because the file is not in any workflow.
- In the Administration tool, expand Users or Groups.
- Double-click a user or group.
- In the dialog box, click Folder Permissions.
- On the Permissions per Folder tab, select a folder for which you want to grant permissions.
- Select May see files before initial check in (Private State).
- Click OK.