OneDrive
Installation
Layout
The navigation menu is on top. It will be changed to provide appropriate function based on what you are doing.
On the left is the “Files”, “Shared with me” and “Recycle bin”.
In the main area is your folder/file list.
Add file
Create online
You could directly create a new file online.
Click “New” and choose format from dropdown, e.g. Word
For example: create a word document and type the content
It is automatically saved in OneDrive by closing the document
You can edit the document in both Word or Word Online
Upload via browser
You could upload your existing file via browser.
click [Upload] from the navigation menu
select “Files” or “Folder” from the dropdown
select the file or folder from your computer
Upload via OneDrive app
You could upload your existing file via the OneDrive app.
Share
Click on a Floder or Document and click 'Share“ on top navigation menu.
A popup window will ask you to enter the names or e-mail addresses that you want to share with.
As a owner, you control the permission level such as “can view” or “can edit”.
Pls note that giving out “can edit” permission means other users could delete your file.
Edit without Delete
If you want to allow other users to edit the file but not be able to delete it, you will have to create a new permission level.
Go to “Site settings”
click “Site permissions”
click “Permission Levels” on top
select an existing “Edit” permission level
click [Copy Permission Level] button
remove “Delete Item” from the new permission level
save the new permission level
Sharing with specific permission level
When you share a folder or a file, there are only two permission level in the simple interface. You need to change the interface to allow you to select the specific permission level.
click the “Return to classic OneDrive” link on the bottom left
select a folder or file, click [Share] button
Click [ADVANCED] button
click [Grant Permissions] on the top menu
In the “Invite People” page, click the [SHOW OPTIONS] at the bottom
enter the names or e-mail addresses that you want to share with
choose the specific permission level from the “Select a permission level” dropdown, e.g. Edit without Delete
click [Share] button
Sync
Be default, you will sync your files and folders between your computer and the cloud.
Files or Folders shared with me will NOT be sync