OneDrive update will makes sharing files much less of a pain
New update will let you pin frequently used shared libraries to OneDrive’s Quick Access menu
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Sharing files fromOneDrivewill soon be both easier and faster asMicrosoftis currently working on a new update for itscloud storageservice.
According to aposton the Microsoft 365 Roadmap, the software giant will soon allow users to pin and reorder shared libraries. When this new functionality becomes available next month, it will be easier for users to manage the list of places they’ve recently accessed or opened a file from.
OneDrive users will also have a simpler time picking up where they left off as they will be able to pin their frequently used shared libraries to the menu on the left side.
While this isn’t a major update, it could prove especially useful for those that depend on Microsoft’sonline collaboration toolsandoffice softwareas part of their daily workflow as they won’t have to waste time trying to find a particular file or shared library.
Add to OneDrive shortcuts
In aseparate post, Microsoft announced that users of its cloud storage service will also soon be able to organize their “Add to OneDrive” shortcuts.
Just like with the ability to pin and reorder shared libraries, this newfile managementfeature will be available next month and with it, users will be able move their “Add to OneDrive” folder shortcuts into any private folder they create in OneDrive.
Microsoft has spent a good part of this year adding new features and functionality to OneDrive and it will be interesting to see what improvements the company has in store for its cloud storage service next year as more people beginupgrading to Windows 11.
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