User guide

Get to your files from anywhere

When your files are on SkyDrive, you can get to them from any device. You can go to SkyDrive.com or use one of

the SkyDrive mobile apps.

Save and open files

You can work with SkyDrive files from the apps you use. When you choose to open or save files from an app, you

can choose SkyDrive as the location (if it isn’t already selected). If you don’t want to save to SkyDrive, tap the

arrow to switch to This PC.

Use SkyDrive to share files

With SkyDrive, it’s easy to share files securely and easily with your friends or co-workers. They won’t need to

install any special programs or sign up for a new account, and they can use any web browser to get to the files

you share with them.

You can use SkyDrive to share photos, Office docs, and other files with people. Here's how:

1. Open the SkyDrive app and select the files that you want to share. (Swipe down on a file or folder to

select it.)

2. Open the Share charm, and then decide how you want to share:

 By email. Choose Mail.

 On a social network. Choose People, then choose a social network.

To learn more about sharing files, see Share files and photos on Windows.com.

SkyDrive desktop app

You can also install a SkyDrive desktop app if you want (Get the free app). To learn more, see SkyDrive desktop

app on Windows.com.