Tech Tip: File Sharing

In the OneDrive window, you can share a folder or a file, collaborate with others on Office files, and share Office files with others to edit or view your work.

To file share by email, in OneDrive select the file or folder you want to share.

1. Click the Share button. You can find the “Share” button on the OneDrive toolbar along the top of the screen. As shown, you see the “Share” window. If you’re sharing the file or folder already, the sharers’ names appear on the left side of the window.

2. Choose “Invite People” and enter the email addresses of the people with whom you will share the file or folder. Entering a message is recommended. If you want the recipients of your email invitation to be able to view the files without subscribing to Office 365, click the Share button now; otherwise, keep reading.

3. Click the Recipients can edit link. As shown, drop-down menus will appear. Choose “access privileges” on the drop-down menus. On the first menu, choose whether recipients can view the file(s) or view and edit the file(s). On the second menu, choose whether recipients need an Office 365 subscription to view and/or edits the file(s). 

4. Click the share button. The share window will open. It tells you who shares the file or folder with you. You can return to this window at any time to un-share files or folders as well as change how files and folders are shared.

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