Work with files
Use Files to upload, organize, preview, share, and download documents.
Open Files
From the portal, click Office → Files.
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Files opens folders, uploads, sharing, and downloads.
The Files app opens with your folders and documents.
Upload a file
- Open the destination folder.
- Click New.
- Choose Upload files.
- Select the file from your computer.
- Wait for the upload to finish before closing the browser tab.
You can also drag files from your computer into the file list.
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New opens the upload and create menu.
Upload files selects one or more files from your device.
New folder creates a folder in the current location.
Create a folder
- Click New.
- Choose New folder.
- Enter a folder name.
- Confirm the name.
Use folders for teams, topics, or recurring work. Keep names short and specific so they are easy to scan later.
Open or preview a file
Click a file name. Supported documents open in the browser editor; images, PDFs, and other supported formats open in a preview. If a format cannot be previewed, download it and open it with an app on your device.
Share a file
Use the share icon on the file or folder row. See Share files and folders for named sharing, permissions, public links, and removing access.
Download a file
Open the three-dot menu on the file row and choose Download. Your browser saves the file to its downloads location. The action may be unavailable when a share owner or administrator has disabled downloads.