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Sharing Files in OneDrive

In Office 365 you can share files with other students.  This allows you to collaborate on projects or assignments.

To share files, go into your OneDrive application.  Select the file you want to share, then click the share icon.

You will get this dialog box.

 

You can enter the name or names of people you want to share with.

If you share the file, they will be able so see all changes you make to the file until you stop sharing it.

By clicking this icon you can decide if people can edit the file, or just read it.

If you allow people to edit the file, they will be able to make changes to your copy of the file in your OneDrive.

 Once you are done, click the "Send" button.  An email will be sent telling the recipient that you have shared the file.

 To stop sharing, select the file and click the "Shared" icon. 
 This will give you a window where you can stop sharing the file.

You can also right-click the file name, then select "Manage Access'  This will give you a windows where you can add, remove, or change the access level of individual people you are sharing with.

 

If someone has shared a file with you, you can access the file in OneDrive by clicking the "Shared" link on the left side of your screen.

 

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