OneDrive is getting a complete makeover soon

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OneDrive has come a long way since its inception. It has now evolved into the nucleus of your files experience within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.

Beyond being a repository for files, OneDrive powers sharing, collaboration, and file security for individuals and organizations worldwide.

With trillions of files hosted and nearly 2 billion files added daily, the new OneDrive is gearing up to meet the evolving needs of the modern work landscape as Microsoft teases a new OneDrive Experience for work and school.

New OneDrive aims to be the answer to all your needs

As the way we work continues to evolve, our files are no longer confined to a single location. They span across OneDrive, extend into SharePoint document libraries, circulate as attachments in meeting invites, and flow through Teams chats.

What's needed is a unified platform where you can effortlessly locate all your files, be it Loops, dashboards, or design boards, irrespective of their storage location.

The new OneDrive aims to be that solution, bringing forth new file views, governance controls, creation tools, and the Copilot AI to streamline your file-related tasks.

Moreover, these enhancements extend beyond OneDrive, reaching Teams and Outlook for a consistent and enriched file experience across Microsoft 365.

Effortless file management

The new OneDrive is designed to make file management a breeze. With its intuitive interface and AI-powered features, accessing and managing your files has never been easier. Let's explore some of the key features that make OneDrive a game-changer for efficient file management.

OneDrive Home

The home experience in the new OneDrive for Web has been redesigned to provide swift access to your files, regardless of their location within your organization.
As soon as you log in, you'll be taken to your personalized new OneDrive home page, where you can easily navigate through all your files and folders.



AI-powered file recommendations

The "For You" section at the top of the new OneDrive home page uses artificial intelligence to offer file recommendations precisely when you need them.

This feature ensures that you have the right files at your fingertips, saving you time and effort spent searching for the files you need.

Meetings view

The Meetings view neatly organizes your upcoming and past meetings, along with associated files and meeting recordings, whether they were shared in chat or through meeting invites.

This feature makes it easy to find all the files related to a particular meeting in one place, eliminating the need to search through multiple locations.

Organizing files by collaborators

If you remember the person who shared a file with you but not the file's name, the People view is here to help.

It organizes your files based on the individuals you collaborate with, making it easier to find files shared by specific colleagues or team members.





Shared view

Any file shared with you, regardless of the method or person, now appears in the Shared view, making it your go-to place for all collaboration-related files.

This feature simplifies file collection for projects, allowing you to quickly access all shared files in one location.

Keep important files handy

Keep track of important files by marking them as favorites, which you can access across OneDrive, Teams, File Explorer, Microsoft 365 apps, and more.

This ensures that your most critical files are always within reach, no matter where you are or what device you're using.

Quick access to shared files

Create shortcuts to quickly access files shared with you or stored in shared team locations, simplifying file collection for projects. With shortcuts, you can bypass the need to search for files or navigate through multiple layers of folders, saving you time and effort.

Colorful folders

With OneDrive, you can personalize your files by choosing folder colors, allowing you to organize your files your way.

This feature adds a touch of fun and creativity to your file management experience while also helping you distinguish between different folders and files.



You can assign different colors for your folders with new OneDrive - Image courtesy of MicrosoftEffortless file sharingSharing files and copying links has become more user-friendly and streamlined with the new OneDrive. You can easily share files with others, both inside and outside your organization, using a simple sharing interface that eliminates confusion and saves time.
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