Say what OneDrive is doing
Tell whether a file is on this computer, online, or both.
OneDrive keeps a second copy of certain folders on Microsoft’s computers, and keeps the two matching.
The mark beside a file name says where that file is. A cloud means it is online, to save room here.
Key points
- OneDrive keeps a matching copy of some folders on Microsoft’s computers
- The mark says whether a file is here, online, or both
What to remember
- A cloud means online. A check mark means here too.
- The mark beside the name says where the file is.
Try this
Open a OneDrive folder on your computer and read the marks beside the files. Nothing needs changing.
Practice: Say what OneDrive is doing. Your first lesson is free, with no account or card; the rest are part of a Lantern plan. Interactive lessons require JavaScript.