MS OneDrive: Saving Files

Saving to OneDrive is a great way to store and share access to your documents, workbooks, notes, and more. Saving materials to OneDrive also allows you to access these materials anywhere at any time whether on your phone or computer.  

Information below can be found on microsoft.com

Instructions

Upload files 

1. Select Upload. 
   • Note: In Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge, select Upload > Files. 
2. Select the file or files you want to upload. 
3. Select Open. 

Note: You can also upload files by opening File Explorer, selecting the files you want to upload, and dragging them to OneDrive for work or school. 

Upload folders in Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome

1. Select Upload > Folder. 
2. Select the folder. 
3. Select Upload. 

Create a file in OneDrive

1. Select New and choose the type of file you want. 
2. To rename the file, click the file name in the title bar, for example Document, and then type a name. 
3. All changes are automatically saved in the Office online apps, so when you go back to OneDrive, your new file is already saved. 

Create a file in an Office desktop app

1. Open a desktop app, like a Word, Excel , or PowerPoint
2. Select File > Save As
3. Select your OneDrive work or school account
4. Type a name for the file and select Save

Create folders

1. Select New > Folder
2. Type a name for the folder and select Create
3. Select the files you want and drag them into the folder

Delete files

1. Select the file or files you want to delete
2. Select Delete. The files move to the Recycle bin

Restore files

When you delete files they are moved to the recycle bin where you have the option to restore

1. Select the Recycle bin
2. If you want all your files back, select Restore all items
3. Or select only the files you want and click Restore
4. The file is returned to its original location

Note: 

• If you're signed into OneDrive with a Microsoft account, items in the recycle bin are automatically deleted 30 days after they're put there.
• If your recycle bin is full, the oldest items will be automatically deleted after three days.
• If you're signed in with a work or school account, items in the recycle bin are automatically deleted after 93 days, unless the administrator has changed the setting.

See more information about how long deleted items are kept for work or school accounts. 

Delete Files in the Cloud

When you delete a file or folder on OneDrive with one device, you won't be able to find it on your other devices. All deleted files go into the Recycle bin, where you have a chance to restore it. 

1. Select the file or files you want to delete. 
2. Select Delete. The files move to the Recycle bin. 

Note: If you're signed into OneDrive with Microsoft business account, items in the recycle bin are automatically deleted 93 days after they're put there. If your recycle bin is full, the oldest items will be automatically deleted after three days. 

Backup to the OneDrive Cloud

You can back up your important folders on your PC (your Desktop, Documents, and Pictures folders) with OneDrive, so they're protected and available on other devices. 

Important: If you're surprised that your files are saving to OneDrive, see Files save to OneDrive by default in Windows 10. 

1. Select the blue cloud icon in the Windows notification area, select Help & Settings > Settings, then Backup > Manage backup
2. Select the folders that you want to back up
3. Select Start backup