OneDrive: List of Tutorials

OneDrive: List of Tutorials


Getting Started With OneDrive

  • For computers set up after August 1, 2019, the OneDrive application will log in automatically.  
  • For older Windows 10 computers, you might need to manually run OneDrive and log in.
  • For Macs, you might need to download/install the app manually (from the App Store)
  • On a smartphone or tablet?  You can also install the app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android device for file access while on the go!

What can be stored in OneDrive?

First, if the file is related to a client/matter, or is a template used for creating client documents, it should NOT be moved.  Additionally, any files that are related to a department (Finance, HR, etc) will stay in place in Dropbox for now.  Instead, we’re talking about those other files that pile up – photos from a work event, files from your employment, blog posts in progress, etc.  

What do the icons mean on files?

Microsoft tutorials
You can watch videos and learn more about using OneDrive from these Microsoft tutorials:
  1. Uploading and accessing a file in OneDrive
  2. How to collaborate on a document in Office
  3. Share files and folders with other people
  4. Other tutorials and help

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