Office 365 -- OneDrive Shared Files and Folders, Organizing
There is no built-in way to organize shared files and folders in OneDrive.
But there is a work-around solution with shared folders in OneDrive.
This is an optional work-around solution. If you're happy looking for the files or folders you need in the "Shared with me" area in your OneDrive in a web browser, that's fine.
The work-around solution is:
1. In OneDrive in a web browser, enter the “Shared with me” area.
(a) Go to https://portal.office.com, and login with DrexelOne userid@drexel.edu email address and DrexelOne Password.
(a) Click “OneDrive” icon.
(a) Click “Shared with me” on the left.
2. Click the circle in front of shared file or folder. (Hover mouse over shared file/folder to see the circle.)
3. Click “Copy Link,” and copy the link.
4. Click “Files” on the left.
5. (Optional, but recommended.) Create a new folder with the same name as the shared file or folder.
(a) It’s easier to see folders than links. Folders are on top, and most faculty/staff are used to seeing shared folders, rather than links.
(a) To create a folder, click “New” > “Folder” > enter folder name > click “Create.”
(a) Enter the new folder. (Click folder name to enter it.)
6. Click “New,” then “Web link.”
7. Paste the link you copied in step 3 into the text field for the new link.
8. Enter the same name as the shared file or folder.
9. Click Create.
10. (Optional) Navigate to the “Shared with me” area.
(a) Delete the link to the shared folder.