Chapter 2
Understanding OneDrive
Introduction
1.
OneDrive is
Microsoft’s online storage space that you can use to save, edit, and share your
documents and other files.
2.
You can
access OneDrive from your computer, smartphone, or any of the devices you use.
3. To get started with OneDrive, all you need to do is set up a free Microsoft account, if you don’t already have one.
4. If you don't already have a Microsoft account, you can go to the Creating a Microsoft Account lesson in our Microsoft Account tutorial.
5.
Once you
have a Microsoft account, you'll be able to sign in to Office. Just click Sign
in in the upper-right corner of the Word window.
Benefits of using OneDrive
Once you’re
signed in to your Microsoft account, there are a few of the things you’ll be
able to do with OneDrive:
·
Access your files anywhere: When you save your files to OneDrive, you’ll
be able to access them from any computer, tablet, or smartphone that has an
Internet connection. You'll also be able to create new documents from OneDrive.
·
Back up your files: Saving files to OneDrive gives them an extra layer of protection. Even
if something happens to your computer, OneDrive will keep your files safe and
accessible.
·
Share files: It’s easy
to share your OneDrive files with friends and coworkers. You can choose whether
they can edit or simply read files. This option is great for collaboration
because multiple people can edit a document at the same time (also known as
co-authoring).
Saving and opening files
When you’re
signed in to your Microsoft account, OneDrive will appear as an option whenever
you save or open a file. You still have the option of saving files to your
computer. However, saving files to your OneDrive allows you to access them from
any other computer, and it also allows you to share files with friends and
coworkers.
For
example, when you click Save As, you can select either
OneDrive or This PC as the save location.
