Create folders, upload files and find documents

Follow these steps

1. 1

   Choose the destination

   Click My files on the left, then open the folder where the new work belongs. For a company library, first open the approved SharePoint location.

2. 2

   Create a folder

   Select Add new or New > Folder. Type a clear name and click Create. Open that folder before uploading into it.

3. 3

   Choose an upload

   Select Add new > Files upload or Folder upload. Some layouts show a separate Upload button instead.

4. 4

   Select the file on your computer

   In the file-picker window, go to Documents, Downloads or another location. Select the intended file and click Open; for a folder, choose Select Folder or the displayed confirmation.

5. 5

   Wait for completion

   Watch the upload progress. Leave the browser tab open and the computer connected until it finishes. Open the uploaded file to check it is the correct version.

6. 6

   Rename or move when needed

   Select the circle/checkbox beside one file, then use its … menu > Rename or Move to. Review the destination before confirming a move.

7. 7

   Find files quickly

   Type a job reference or part of the file name in the search box. Use available filters such as file type or person; clear the search to return to your folder list.

8. 8

   Recover a mistake

   For an unwanted edit, select the file > … > Version history. For a deletion, open Recycle bin, select the item and choose Restore. For work accounts, deleted items normally remain in the recycle bin for up to 93 days, unless IT changed the retention setting. Ask the owner before restoring a shared document.