Overview
OneDrive is an internet-based storage platform. Similar to the idea of a hard drive that is stored online. Key features are listed below, as well as how to use OneDrive online and on your computer.
Collaboration- Through OneDrive on the Office 365 Portal you can share folders or files with other users.
- You can also edit any Office file (word, powerpoint, excel) online without having to install Office.
- If you share an Office file with someone, you can both edit the same document in real-time together.
Backup Storage- The OneDrive policy implemented by IT will backup a majority of your user profile data on your computer.
- Once you save a document, the file will auto-sync to OneDrive, creating an instantaneous backup. (as long as you are connected to the internet)
- As long as you put your data into the OneDrive folder you will have a backup in the cloud in case your computer breaks.
Accessibility- Data stored in the cloud is accessible and editable from any computer as long as it has a internet connection and your login credentials.
- Only you have access to the data you store on OneDrive, unless you share the data with someone else.
- This storage option is much easier than accessing the H drive, which requires a VPN connection and knowledge of mapping a network drive.
Overview
This article explains how to use the many features of OneDrive online including accessing your OneDrive, navigation, sharing files, adding files/folders, and more. Accessing Office 365
- Login into 365.MyLMC.org with your UNW LMC email account and password.
- Once you arrive at the landing page now click on the OneDrive Icon and Microsoft will now setup your OneDrive and take you to your OneDrive landing page
- Next you will see a number next to certain features in the picture below and we have outlined their function below:
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Click this Icon in the upper left hand corner of the window to view all your Office 365 Applications | You can search for documents in your OneDrive | The features of this area:
- New: add new folders or create new online office documents
- Upload: Files or Folders from your computer
- Sync: Will sync changes to make sure everything is up to date in the OneDrive
| - Bell: Notifications and Reminders
- Gear: Here you can change application settings such as Mail, Calendar, and Office365 general settings
- Question Mark: Help section
- Icon: Change your picture, profile information, or log out
| - Files: All your files in your OneDrive
- Recent: What you have worked or opened recently
- Shared: Documents that people have shared with you to colloborate on
- Discover: See what's trending around you, based on who you work with and what you're working on.
- Recycle Bin: Find items you deleted.
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- There are also additional options once you have highlighted a folder or file that are displayed above your files or you can access the same menu if you click the three dots once a folder or file have been selected.
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