How to Share OneDrive Folders and Files

You can share a file you are currently working on in a program like Word, Excel, or PowerPoint. To do that, open the document in Office and then at the top right of the Office program with the document open, click "Share."

2. You can share a file or folder from File Explorer on your desktop by right-clicking the item and choosing "Share" from the dropdown menu.

How to share files on OneDrive by giving access to specific recipients

1. After you open the "Send link" window, finish the sharing process by doing this:

In the "Send link" window, decide if you want to allow recipients to be able to edit the file (this is allowed by default)
If you want to disable editing, click "Anyone with the link can edit" and clear the checkbox beside "Allow editing," then click "Apply."

2. In the "Enter a name or email address" section, add each person you want to share the file with.

3. If desired, you can add a custom message for the recipients, which they will receive via email.

4. When you're done, click "Send."