Microsoft teases new super simple OneDrive interface
New command bar will make it easier to find files and access primary commands
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Finding the right files inMicrosoft’scloud storageservice will soon be even easier as the software giant is currently working on a new interface forOneDrive.
According to anew poston theMicrosoft 365 Roadmap, OneDrive will soon be getting a new command bar later this month.
With this update, OneDrive users will easily be able to “identify the right file and access primary commands”. However, the simplified view in OneDrive’s new interface will also help boostproductivityas it allows users to focus on the content they’re working on as they won’t be distracted by additional menus.
Improved sharing experience
In two separate posts, Microsoft also revealed that OneDrive will also be getting a new sharing experience in November of this year.
The company is updating OneDrive’s Share menu to provide easy access to additional sharing options such as email, copy link,Teamschat as well as manage to access settings.
However, the “Copy link” button is set to bereplaced by a footerwhere users will be able to set permissions before copying links and sharing them with recipients.
After releasing the64-bit version of OneDriveearlier this year, Microsoft has continually updated its cloud storage service and it will be interesting to see how these visual and sharing updates pan out.
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