OneDrive Guide

OneDrive for Windows

Microsoft OneDrive allows you to save your files on the cloud rather than the hard disk in your laptop. This has several advantages:

• No risk of losing your files if your laptop gets damaged
• Can access your files from several different devices such as other laptops, tablets or phones.  This can be done by downloading the OneDrive app on your device or going to office.com on your web browser.
• Can share files rather than attaching them. This is handy when collaborating with other students and you want to edit the same file.  You can also create a URL for your file which you can attach to your work.  This is useful when the file is large or when emails block attachments.

How to login to OneDrive

Click on the Arrow symbol and then the cloud.

Go to Settings (the Cog icon) and click on Account and then Add an account.  Sign in with your @boxhillhs.vic.edu.au email address and password.

OneDrive for Mac

You must download the app first which can be found in either the Apple Store or following this link:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/microsoft-365/onedrive/download

After you have installed the app, you will find the shortcut in your Launchpad.  Click on it to bring up the login screen and sign in.

How to use OneDrive

When using Office 365 software such as Word, make sure to choose Save As and select your OneDrive folder

It is recommended to setup a folder structure in OneDrive to make it easier to arrange your files. Here is an example:

1. Open File Explorer and click on your OneDrive folder.  Create folders for each year of study.         

2. In each year level, setup a folder for each subject.