{"id":252551,"date":"2023-10-04T09:39:33","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T13:39:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=252551"},"modified":"2025-07-01T18:04:02","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T01:04:02","slug":"this-microsoft-onedrive-update-might-just-change-your-mind-about-cloud-storage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/this-microsoft-onedrive-update-might-just-change-your-mind-about-cloud-storage\/","title":{"rendered":"This Microsoft OneDrive update might just change your mind about cloud storage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Microsoft just <a href=\"https:\/\/techcommunity.microsoft.com\/t5\/microsoft-onedrive-blog\/unveiling-the-next-generation-of-onedrive\/ba-p\/3935612\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">pulled the curtain<\/a> back on the shiny, new version of OneDrive. And guess what? It&#8217;s designed to gel even more seamlessly with the rest of Microsoft&#8217;s star-studded lineup, including those Microsoft 365 favorites like Teams and Outlook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/microsoft-will-keep-meta-ai-up-to-date-with-bing?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Microsoft will keep Meta AI up to date with Bing\">Microsoft<\/a> is dubbing this revamp as &#8220;the future of file management.&#8221; And, oh boy, the Copilot-branded AI tools are stepping into the spotlight across the entire platform. Fancy, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Considering the mind-boggling trillions of files already chilling on OneDrive, Microsoft&#8217;s game plan is clear: make life a tad easier for all of us, whether we&#8217;re hustling at work or just sharing that hilarious cat meme with friends. So, gear up for a smoother, smarter file-sharing experience!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"sc-card-program\">\r\n  <div class=\"sc-card-program__body\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row clearfix\">\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-logo\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__img\" alt=\"Microsoft OneDrive\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sftcdn.net\/images\/t_app-icon-m\/p\/0a5f59fe-96d3-11e6-98dd-00163ed833e7\/3344317859\/microsoft-onedrive-icon.png\" width=\"100px\" height=\"100px\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-title\">\r\n        <span class=\"sc-card-program__title\">Microsoft OneDrive<\/span>\r\n        <a class=\"sc-card-program__button sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/microsoft-onedrive.en.softonic.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DOWNLOAD<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-rating\">\r\n        <svg class=\"rating-score__content\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 50 50\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><path class=\"rating-score__background rating-score--good\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><path class=\"rating-score__value rating-score__value--0\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-dashoffset=\"0\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><text class=\"rating-score__number\" content=\"\" text-anchor=\"middle\" transform=\"matrix(1 0 0 1 25 31.0837)\" data-auto=\"app-user-score\"><\/text><\/svg>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <span class=\"sc-card-program__description\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__bigpic\" src=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a class=\"sc-card-program__link track-link sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/microsoft-onedrive.en.softonic.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">OneDrive is getting a fresh coat of paint after what feels like eons. This revamp is all about making it vibe with the rest of Microsoft&#8217;s family, showcasing a snazzier and clearer user interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While there are some nifty layout changes, the core OneDrive experience remains your old pal. You&#8217;ll still see familiar signposts like Home, For You, and Shared. But here&#8217;s where it gets exciting: ever remembered who shared a file with you but drew a blank on its name? The new People view has got your back. And for those who live in meetings (virtual high-five?), the Meetings view is your new hub for all those recordings and attachments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/onedrive_03-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-252554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/onedrive_03-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/onedrive_03-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/onedrive_03-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/onedrive_03-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/onedrive_03-664x374.jpg 664w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/onedrive_03-238x134.jpg 238w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/onedrive_03-436x246.jpg 436w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/onedrive_03-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/onedrive_03-304x170.jpg 304w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/onedrive_03-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/onedrive_03.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Microsoft&#8217;s also trimmed down the number of clicks needed to share files. We&#8217;ve all felt that click-fatigue, especially as cloud platforms kept adding more sharing options. But that&#8217;s old news now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And the fun doesn&#8217;t stop there. Soon, you&#8217;ll be able to jump directly into a wider range of apps, not just the usual Microsoft 365 suspects. Plus, OneDrive&#8217;s getting even cozier with Teams and Outlook, where most of us end up sharing files anyway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, here&#8217;s the cherry on top: thanks to some AI magic sprinkled system-wide, you can now &#8220;ask open-ended questions related to an individual file or get a summary of the content&#8221; across both OneDrive and SharePoint. And yes, there&#8217;s a treasure trove of other Copilot-branded tools waiting in the wings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New OneDrive features at a glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The revamped OneDrive effortlessly brings all your created and shared files right to your fingertips. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/onedrive_02-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-252552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/onedrive_02-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/onedrive_02-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/onedrive_02-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/onedrive_02-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/onedrive_02-664x374.jpg 664w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/onedrive_02-238x134.jpg 238w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/onedrive_02-436x246.jpg 436w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/onedrive_02-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/onedrive_02-304x170.jpg 304w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/onedrive_02-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/10\/onedrive_02.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the features listed below, now available in OneDrive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>OneDrive Home:<\/strong> The home experience on OneDrive for Web has been spruced up, ensuring you can quickly access your files, no matter their location within your organization.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For you:<\/strong> Positioned at the pinnacle of the OneDrive home page, this section uses AI wizardry to offer timely file recommendations, ensuring you always have essential files within easy reach.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Meetings view:<\/strong> This feature displays both upcoming and past meetings, complete with meeting recordings and shared files. Whether shared via chat or within the meeting invite, you&#8217;ll find everything neatly organized here.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>People view:<\/strong> Can&#8217;t recall a file&#8217;s name but remember the sharer? No worries! This view sorts your files based on your collaborators, making file retrieval a breeze.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shared view:<\/strong> This is your one-stop hub for all files shared with you, irrespective of the sharing method or the sharer. It&#8217;s the perfect spot to revisit collaborative files.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Colorful folders:<\/strong> Add a personal touch by customizing your folder colors, ensuring organization is both efficient and fun.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Favorites:<\/strong> Never lose track of crucial files again. Mark any file as a favorite, and it&#8217;ll be readily accessible from your Favorites list across platforms like OneDrive, Teams, File Explorer, Microsoft 365 apps, and beyond.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shortcuts:<\/strong> Need quick access to shared files or those in team locations? Create a shortcut in your OneDrive. It&#8217;s the perfect way to consolidate files for projects, no matter where they originally reside.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Simplified sharing:<\/strong> Sharing&#8217;s never been this easy! With a more intuitive design and fewer clicks, sharing files and copying links is a breeze.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Microsoft just pulled the curtain back on the shiny, new version of OneDrive. And guess what? It&#8217;s designed to gel even more seamlessly with the rest of Microsoft&#8217;s star-studded lineup, including those Microsoft 365 favorites like Teams and Outlook. Microsoft is dubbing this revamp as &#8220;the future of file management.&#8221; And, oh boy, the Copilot-branded &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/this-microsoft-onedrive-update-might-just-change-your-mind-about-cloud-storage\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;This Microsoft OneDrive update might just change your mind about cloud storage&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9290,"featured_media":252553,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","wpcf-pageviews":1},"categories":[1015],"tags":[2742],"usertag":[],"vertical":[],"content-category":[],"class_list":["post-252551","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-app-subdomain-redirectionmicrosoft-onedrive"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/252551","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9290"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=252551"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/252551\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":317482,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/252551\/revisions\/317482"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/252553"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=252551"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=252551"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=252551"},{"taxonomy":"usertag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/usertag?post=252551"},{"taxonomy":"vertical","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/vertical?post=252551"},{"taxonomy":"content-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/content-category?post=252551"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}