How do I share a file via OneDrive?
Note: A file must be in your OneDrive folder to share it. Any document in your CUNE laptop's Desktop, Documents, Music, Pictures, or Videos is available here. (Desktop and Documents only for Mac users)
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Open the OneDrive Share window. This can be done multiple ways, depending on how you're accessing the file:
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In File Explorer
- Open File Explorer and navigate to your OneDrive folder
- Find your document in the OneDrive folder, right-click it and select Share. You can also share entire folders this way - just right-click the folder instead.
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Directly in an open Microsoft 365 document
- In a Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or other Microsoft 365 document, you can open the Share window by clicking the Share button in the upper right corner.
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From the OneDrive web app
- You can share files in your OneDrive even if they aren't on your current device. Sign in to the OneDrive web app
- Navigate to your file or folder, right-click it and select Share
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Once you've opened the Share window, you can set how the file or folder is shared.
- Specify individuals to share the file with.
- Select whether they can edit, view, or download the file.
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Use the gear icon to set advanced settings, such as the scope of sharing, setting a password, or setting an expiration date.

- Once you've set the permissions you like, click Send. Each person you shared it with will receive an email with a link to the file. Alternately, click Copy link to save the sharing link in your clipboard to paste into an email or chat message.
For a more in-depth guide to sharing, see Microsoft's OneDrive sharing support article here.