May one read from the manuscript of a Sefer[1] which is meant for editing?
If it is designated only for editing and not learning: It is permitted to be read such a book on Shabbos for learning purposes[2], although for editing purposes it is forbidden to read it[3].[4] However there are some Poskim[5] which are stringent and rule that one should not read such manuscripts at all on Shabbos. [According to all] this manuscript is considered Muktzah Machmas Issur on Shabbos as it is designated only for writing on.[6]
If it is designated for both learning and editing:[7] Then it is not Muktzah at all. Although it is forbidden to read it for editing purposes.
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[1] The same applies for all other books which are permitted to be read on Shabbos which have been designated for editing. See Halacha 5 I
[2] As we do not suspect that one may come to find an area that needs editing and come to edit it.
[3] As it is forbidden to prepare on Shabbos for matters that may only be done after Shabbos.
[4] Based on Shut Radbaz brought in Sharreiy Teshuva 307:1; so rules SSH”K 20:18; Hisorerus Teshuva 2:165; Tzitz Eliezer 10:21; Az Nidbaru 7:8
[5] Kinyan Torah 2:115 and other Poskim brought in Piskeiy Teshuvos 307:1
[6] Toldos Shmuel 3:99-16, brought in SSH”K 20 footnote 44; Piskeiy Teshuvos 310:1.
[7] Pashut, and so rules Piskeiy Teshuvos 307 footnote 2
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