How do I share OneDrive files and folders?

To share files through the file explorer:

  1. Open File Explorer 
    1. For the web: Go to Office.com > Login with your Taylor Credentials, e.g., firstname_lastname@taylor.edu > Put your password in > Go to the very top left with the 9 dots called the app launcher and click One Drive > for the sharing icon on the document you will see a sharing symbol when you hover over the document or folder.
    2. Sharing Icon -  
  2. Go to the folder where you would like to share your file
  3. Right-click on a document 
  4. Click Share - There are options for sharing:
    1. To send an email via the link > to the right you can choose Can edit or Can view
    2. You can send the file through a link:
    3. You can pick who is able to see the link: “Who would you like this link to work for?”
      1. Anyone with the link > You can choose if the person Can view or Can Edit  > Option to set an expiration date > Option to set a password > You can toggle the button to Block download.
      2. People in Taylor University with the link  > You can choose if the person Can view or Can Edit  > You can toggle the button to Block download.
      3. People with existing access
      4. Specific people > You can choose if the person Can view or Can Edit  > You can toggle the button to Block download.

Reference - General Microsoft Support Link: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/share-onedrive-files-and-folders-9fcc2f7d-de0c-4cec-93b0-a82024800c07