Introduction to Using OneDrive with Microsoft Office

Microsoft Office has many features that help you save and share files online. OneDrive is Microsoft’s cloud storage service. You can use it to save, edit, and share PowerPoint presentations and other files. You can access your files from your computer, smartphone, or any device with internet.

To begin using OneDrive, you need a free Microsoft account. If you don’t have one, you can learn how to create it in the Microsoft Account tutorial.

Once you have an account, sign in to Office. Just click the Sign in button at the top-right corner of the PowerPoint window.

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Why Use OneDrive?

After signing in, OneDrive offers many helpful features:

• Access Anywhere: Your files are saved online. This means you can open and edit them from any device connected to the internet.
• Automatic Backup: If your computer stops working, your files will still be safe in OneDrive.
• Easy Sharing: You can share files with others. You can choose if they can only view the file or also make changes. This is perfect for team projects where everyone can work on the same presentation at the same time.

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Saving and Opening Files with OneDrive

When you’re signed in, OneDrive will appear as a saving option. You can still choose to save to your computer, but saving to OneDrive has extra benefits.

For example, when you click Save As, you can choose to save your file to OneDrive or This PC.

Saving to OneDrive lets you:

• Open your files from any computer
• Share your work easily with others
• Keep your files safe online

Using OneDrive makes working with Office faster, easier, and more flexible.