Create files and folders in OneDrive (work or school)
Applies To
OneDrive for Business OneDrive (work or school) OneDrive (home or personal) OneDrive for Mac OneDrive for Windows
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With your files saved to OneDrive, you can create files and folders to manage your work.
Create a file in OneDrive
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Select New and choose the type of file you want.
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To rename the file, click the file name in the title bar, for example Document, and then type a name.
All changes are automatically saved in the Office online apps, so when you go back to OneDrive, your new file is already saved.
Create a file in an Office desktop app
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Open a desktop app, like a Word, Excel , or PowerPoint.
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Select File > Save As.
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Select your OneDrive work or school account.
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Type a name for the file and select Save.
Create folders
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Select New > Folder.
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Type a name for the folder and select Create.
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Select the files you want and drag them into the folder.
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