Tech Tip: Manage files and folders in OneDrive

Remote Access Knowledge BaseThe Manage Files and folders in OneDrive.pdf is available on the Employee Portal > IT > Remote Access Knowledge Base > OneDrive folder.

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Select what to do with a file

Access OneDrive via a web browser.

Right click on the name of the file to see active links to:

  1. Share, Copy link, Manage access (who has shared permissions), Download, Delete, Move to, Copy to or Rename.
  2. You can also select the file by placing a check mark in the (hidden) circle to the left of the file name.
  3. Select the More Options (three dots) to the right for the active links.

Select a command to continue.

Create a folder

Select New > Folder.

Type a name for the folder.

Select Create.

Search for files

Looking for an older document? With OneDrive, you can search for a file or folder using keywords. The search function is a powerful tool that will search all folders, subfolders and files within OneDrive.

  1. Type a word or phrase in the search box.
  2. Select a file, or press Enter.

To Stop Sync on your computer

Select the OneDrive cloud icon in the Windows taskbar notification area.

Select Help & Settings > Settings

In Settings, select the Account tab.

Select Stop Sync at OneDrive.

  1. You can now delete files from your local computer without removing them from OneDrive on the web.

For more info, see Sync files with OneDrive in Windows.