Get to Know OneDrive for Business

If you choose to share and collaborate using OneDrive for Business, this module will get you started. Explore how to store your files and assign file permissions, then share and collaborate with other users. Please note that OneDrive for Business is separate from the OneDrive application used for personal file storage.

 

Review Features of OneDrive for Business and Storing Files in the Cloud

The cloud-based OneDrive for Business is where you can store your work or school-related files and access them from any browser.

 

Explore Ways to Use OneDrive for Business

Instructors can use OneDrive for Business to:

  • store course- or work-related files.
  • share and work together on documents with students (i.e., note taking, peer reviews, or instructor feedback).
  • share and work together on documents with internal (Penn State Microsoft 365 users) or external (non-Penn State Microsoft 365 users) colleagues (i.e., projects, research, or events).

Departments or Units can use OneDrive for Business to:

  • provide employees a place to store and share work-related files.
  • allow employees to work together on documents with internal and external colleagues (i.e., collaborative projects or meeting notes).

 

Access OneDrive for Business

You can access the online-version of OneDrive for Business through any web-browser or install as a desktop app to sync with your computer.

 

Accessibility Features, Navigation, and Keyboard Shortcuts

The first two resources explain basic features and navigation. The last two resources include accessibility options and keyboard shortcuts. Please note that an online document or tool is accessible when it can be easily understood by everyone, regardless of what browser or adaptive equipment he or she is using.