Modern File Syncing in Microsoft 365 | SharePoint, Teams and OneDrive Shortcuts
Learn how modern file syncing works across Microsoft SharePoint, Teams and OneDrive.
In this video, we explain why Add shortcut to OneDrive is often a better option than the traditional Sync button. You will see how OneDrive shortcuts give you quick access to shared SharePoint and Teams files across your laptop, tablet, phone and Microsoft Office applications.
You will also learn when offline access is useful, how Files On Demand helps manage storage space, and how to upload photos, videos and scanned documents directly into the correct SharePoint folder.
This video covers:
• Accessing files securely through SharePoint and Teams
• Working offline when travelling or without reliable internet
• The difference between Sync and Add shortcut to OneDrive
• Accessing shared folders across multiple devices
• Uploading files from a phone or tablet
• Saving Word and PowerPoint files directly into SharePoint
• Removing shortcuts you no longer need
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:21 Secure collaboration in SharePoint and Teams
00:47 Do you need to sync your files?
01:04 When offline file access is useful
01:27 Applications that need local file access
01:35 Sync versus Add shortcut to OneDrive
01:47 Accessing shortcuts across your devices
02:03 Managing SharePoint files through OneDrive
02:28 Uploading photos and documents from mobile devices
02:54 Using OneDrive shortcuts in Word and PowerPoint
03:20 Recommended approach for everyday working
03:41 Like and subscribe
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