How to Share a Word Document via OneDrive

In addition to the traditional method of sending a Word document as an email attachment, you can also upload and share it directly from OneDrive. Here’s how to do it:

Setting Up OneDrive

To get started, you’ll need a OneDrive account. If you’re a Microsoft 365 or Office 365 subscriber, you already have one. If not, you can create a Microsoft account and sign in to OneDrive.

Uploading and Sharing Your Document

1. Open the Word document you wish to share.
2. In the top-right corner, click the Share button. This will open the Share window.
3. To share the document from OneDrive, select your OneDrive account under the Share section. Word will upload your document to OneDrive (this may take a few moments, depending on the file size).
4. After the document uploads, the Send Link window will appear. By default, anyone with the link can edit the document.
   • To adjust sharing settings, click the option Anyone with the link can edit. In the next window, you can:
     • Uncheck “Allow Editing” to make the document read-only.
     • Set an expiration date for the link.
     • Add a password for extra security.
5. Once you’ve adjusted the settings, click Apply.
6. Enter the recipient’s email address and click Send. The recipient will receive an email with access to the document. Be sure to check the spam folder, as the email may sometimes be flagged.

Alternatively, you can Copy Link and send the link directly to the recipient through messaging platforms such as Slack or Zoom. Just click Copy Link, and the link will be copied to your clipboard.

Once the recipient receives the link, they can access the document according to the settings you’ve configured.

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