OneDrive Word Streamlines Document Management and Deployment

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OneDrive Word streamlines document management and deployment by providing a centralized hub for all your files. This means you can access and share documents from anywhere, at any time.

With OneDrive Word, you can create and edit documents directly from the cloud, eliminating the need for local storage. This makes it easy to collaborate with others and keep track of changes.

OneDrive Word also offers real-time co-authoring, allowing multiple users to work on a document simultaneously. This feature is especially useful for teams working on projects with tight deadlines.

By using OneDrive Word, you can reduce the complexity of document management and deployment, making it easier to manage your files and free up more time for other tasks.

Creating and Sharing Documents

Creating and sharing documents with OneDrive Word is a breeze. You can start in an Office desktop app, such as Word, Excel, or PowerPoint, and create and save a document straight to OneDrive for work or school.

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To save a document to OneDrive, click File > Save As > OneDrive - YourCompanyName, and give the file a name. If you don't see OneDrive - YourCompanyName, click Add a Place > Office 365 SharePoint, and sign in to Microsoft 365 with your work or school account.

To share a Word document using OneDrive, select the "Share" button, located in the top-right corner of the window, and choose your OneDrive account. Once selected, Word will begin uploading a copy of your document to OneDrive, and the "Send Link" window will appear.

Create Document from Office App

If you want to create a document from an Office desktop app, you can start in an app like Word, Excel, or PowerPoint.

To get started, click File > New and pick a template.

You can save the document straight to OneDrive for work or school by clicking File > Save As > OneDrive - YourCompanyName. For example, OneDrive - Contoso.

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Give the file a name and click Save.

If you don't see OneDrive - YourCompanyName, you can add it as a place in one Office app by clicking Add a Place > Office 365 SharePoint and signing in to Microsoft 365 with your work or school account.

Once you add OneDrive for work or school as a place, you can save files from all your Office apps.

You can also save files from all your Office apps once you've added OneDrive for work or school as a place.

Import Print Document

Importing a print document into Open Author is a great way to create a remixable format with version tracking. You can import materials from Microsoft OneDrive, a free web-based application for storing documents.

To import a Word document from OneDrive, you'll need a Windows account. This is a requirement for importing documents from OneDrive.

We recommend importing from OneDrive instead of adding a link from OneDrive to your Word document in Open Author. This is because imported content is easily shareable and has the added value of Open Author's powerful version tracking.

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Here are the benefits of importing from OneDrive:

  • Easy sharing of resources in a remixable format
  • No need to worry about sharing documents from OneDrive to individuals

However, if you expect your OneDrive document to change over time, linking to the Word document in OneDrive might be less maintenance. In this case, make sure your Word document is open to all who have the sharing link.

Sharing Microsoft Word Document

Sharing Microsoft Word documents from the cloud is easy and convenient. If you have a OneDrive account, which comes with a Microsoft 365 or Office 365 subscription, you can upload your document and share it with others.

To get started, open your Microsoft Word document and select the "Share" button in the top-right corner of the window. This will open the "Share" window with various options.

You can choose to send your document as a Word or PDF attachment, but if you want to share it from OneDrive, select your account under "Share." This will begin uploading a copy of your document to OneDrive, which may take a few moments depending on the size of the document.

Curious to learn more? Check out: O365 Onedrive

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Once the document is finished uploading, the "Send Link" window will appear. By default, anyone with the link can edit, but you can change this setting to make the document read-only.

You can also set an expiration date and/or password to improve the security of the document. To do this, uncheck the box next to "Allow Editing" and adjust the settings as needed.

Syncing and Deploying Templates

Microsoft Word templates saved on the cloud in SharePoint or OneDrive won't open a new document when double-clicked directly from the online platform.

To create a new file based on a template, you need to access it through File Explorer.

Locate the template file in your synced OneDrive folder, and double-click it or right-click and select 'New' to generate a new document based on the template.

[Creating File from Template in Synced Folder]

Creating a new file from a template in a synced folder can be a bit tricky. Microsoft Word templates with .dotx or .dotm extensions require a desktop environment to generate new documents correctly.

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If you try to open a template directly from SharePoint or OneDrive online, you'll only open the template itself, not a new copy based on the template. This can be frustrating, especially if you're used to working with templates in a desktop environment.

To use a template to create a new document, locate the file through File Explorer and double click or right click and select ‘New.’ This will correctly apply the template to create a new document.

For another approach, see: How to Create Onedrive

Expedient Flexible Secure Deployment

Expedient flexible secure deployment is a breeze with Expedience. Your proposal content library remains 100% in your control.

You don't need to install any additional software to use Expedience, just Windows and MS Office. This makes it easy to get started right away.

Users access the tools through custom Ribbons that are loaded automatically into Word. This streamlined process saves time and effort.

You can centralize and distribute the Expedience file using a cloud platform like SharePoint, Dropbox, or OneDrive, or on a network drive behind a secure firewall.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use OneDrive with Word?

To use OneDrive with Word, go to File > Save As and select OneDrive as the save location. For detailed steps, see Save documents online.

Is Microsoft Word free with OneDrive?

Yes, Microsoft Word is free to use with OneDrive, but you need a Microsoft 365 subscription for full features. With a subscription, you can access Word, Excel, and PowerPoint online and get 5 GB of cloud storage.

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