User Guide

Save and open files

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

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

the arrow to switch to This PC.

Use OneDrive to share files

With OneDrive, it’s easy to share files securely and easily with your friends or coworkers. 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 OneDrive to share photos, Office docs, and other files with people. Here's how:

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

select it. Or if you’re using a mouse, right-click it.)

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

 Choose Invite People to share the drive with others. You’ll need to provide their email

addresses so they can

 Choose Get a link let people read the files or read and edit the files, or to make the folder

public. You’ll be able to paste the link into any email, document, or post. Or, you can share it

directly to a social media site like Facebook or Twitter.

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

OneDrive desktop app

You can also install a OneDrive desktop app if you’d like (Get the free app). To learn more, see OneDrive desktop

app on Windows.com.