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When you share your document with others and give them permission to edit, everyone's changes are made in the same document.

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  1. In the top right corner, above the ribbon, click Share Share. MS Share Document button

  2. Save your document in OneDrive, if it's not already there.

    Note: The Share window displays if your document is not currently saved in OneDrive. Select the OneDrive option, then name your document and select OK.

  3. Enter email addresses of the people you want to share with and make choices for permission you want to allow.

  4. Type a message if you want, and select Send.

    The people you're sharing with will get mail from you, with a link to your document.

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