Efficient OneDrive File Management: A Comprehensive Guide

OneDrive provides numerous features to help manage and organize your files, making it easier to keep track of them after using the platform for a while.

a) How to sort your files in OneDrive ?

1. The OneDrive home page displays all files and folders, with options in the left navigation pane for selecting desired files.

2. The file’s display can be altered by clicking the View Options icon.

3. The title view is the default view for files and folders, allowing users to view files in a grid of icons.

4. The list view allows users to view files with their names and other information, making it more familiar for those who typically work with files on a desktop computer.

5. Photo View is a useful tool for browsing a folder containing photos, providing scaled-down thumbnails on a grid.

b) How to search for files in OneDrive ?

1. To search for files, click the search bar, enter the desired words, and press Enter to display the search results.

c) How to move a file to a folder in OneDrive ?

1. First, hover your mouse over the file and click the checkbox in the upper-right corner. You can select multiple files by clicking on additional checkboxes.

2. Then, click the “Move to” button in the top menu.

3. After that, the “Move” option will appear on the right side of the screen. Choose the desired folder and click on it.

4. Finally, files will be moved to a shared folder, ensuring they are also shared.

d) More file options in OneDrive

1. To access additional file management options, right-click the file.

These options include:

Version History: Access and restore previously saved versions of files.

Download: To update downloaded documents on OneDrive, save a copy of the file to your computer.

Rename: Change the name of the file.

Delete: Move the file to the recycle bin and empty it to permanently delete files.

e) How to empty the recycle bin in OneDrive ?

1. First, find and select Recycle Bin in the left navigation menu.

2. Then, click the Empty Recycle Bin button.

3. Finally, the files will be permanently deleted from your OneDrive.