Creating, Uploading, Saving, & Sharing Files & Folders on OneDrive

Summary

- How to save files to OneDrive
- Sharing OneDrive

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OneDrive is a file storage service that can store up to one terabyte (TB) of data online. It has several features and capacities that every OneDrive user should know so OneDrive can be used to its fullest extent. Make sure you are connected to OneDrive before you start exploring.

Creating files and folders in OneDrive

Because this process is updated frequently, it is recommended that you visit the Create files and folders in OneDrive page on the Microsoft Office website for more information. 

 

Uploading files to OneDrive

  1. While in OneDrive, select Upload
  2. Use the drag-and-drop method to deposit the desired files into OneDrive.  

 

Saving a file to OneDrive from a desktop app

Windows

1. Open a Microsoft Office desktop app like WordExcel, or PowerPoint

MS Word

2. Select File.

file

3. Select Save As.

Save As

4. Select your OneDrive BYU-Idaho account and select the folder you want to save your file to.

My Computer

5. Name your file and select Save.

save

 


Mac

1. Open a Microsoft Office desktop app like WordExcel, or PowerPoint.

MS Word

2. Select File.

file

3. Select Save As.

save as

4. Select your OneDrive BYU-Idaho account and select the folder you want to save your file to.

OneDrive BYU-Idaho

5. Name your file and select Save.

save

 

Saving a File to OneDrive from Microsoft Office

OneDrive allows you to save files from your work computer. Follow this article to learn how to save documents to OneDrive from Microsoft Office.  

 

Sharing on OneDrive

Because this process is updated frequently, it is recommended that you visit Share OneDrive files and folders on the Microsoft Office website for more information.


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Article ID: 11788
Created
Tue 10/25/22 6:56 PM
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Tue 2/21/23 4:20 PM