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This guide explains how to save (or load) files directly to your OneDrive for Business. Using OneDrive directly like this (rather than using it to sync between computers), is not as common but is useful in several scenarios, for instance when using someone else's computer.

Requirements

  • Office 365 account as provided to University staff and students
  • Internet Connection

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Microsoft Documentation: https://support.office.com/en-gb/article/Store-files-in-OneDrive-for-Business-3269a7d1-2eaf-447f-98f8-1cf32b294fe3?ui=en-US&rs=en-GB&ad=GB

Instructions

Steps are platform specific, see below:

Accessing OneDrive via Office Online (https://portal.office.com/)

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titleInstructions for Office Online

Saving files to your OneDrive for Business

  1. Sign into Office 365 online as per /wiki/spaces/LIC/pages/21692480
  2. In the Application Grid, open an application such as Word Online
  3. Open a new document. Give it a title in the black bar

  4. Office 365 will automatically save the file as you go.
  5. If you want, you have the option to save an additional copy: File > Save As

Opening files from OneDrive for Business

  1. In the Application Grid, open OneDrive

  2. Your OneDrive will open, allowing you to open or organise your existing files:

Accessing OneDrive via Office 2013 / 2016 Pro Plus and Office 365 Pro Plus (Windows)

 

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titleEnsure that your OneDrive for Business is connected
  1. Open an Office application, such as Word
  2. Browse File > Account
  3. You should see that you are signed in. If not see Office 365 Troubleshooting /wiki/spaces/FAQSTAGE/pages/24379806
  4. Under Connected Services, you should see OneDrive - The Clinical School Computing Service

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