Creating Documents from Desktop

Create new documents directly in your OfficeDocs cloud storage using Desktop Editors, so you can start working right away without opening a web browser. 
 Creating a New Cloud Document 
 
 Open Desktop Editors. 
 Open your connected OfficeDocs account.
 
 
 Go to the folder where you want to create the document. 
 Click Create or the new document button.
 
 
 Select the document type you want to create. 
 Enter a name for the document. 
 Click Ok .
 
 
 
 Document Types 
 
 Document — A word processing file, typically saved as .docx 
 Spreadsheet — A spreadsheet workbook, typically saved as .xlsx 
 Presentation — A slide presentation, typically saved as .pptx  
 Form — A fillable document form, typically saved as .pdf 
 
 
 Creating from Template 
 
 Click Templates .
 
 
 Browse the available templates.
 
 
 Select the template you want to use. 
 
 
 The document opens with the template content already in place. 
 
 Creating Local Then Uploading 
 If you prefer, you can create the file locally first and upload it afterward: 
 
 Click Create from the Desktop Editors Home screen. 
 Create your document normally.
 
 
 Save it locally on your computer first. 
 Upload it to OfficeDocs later using the web interface or drag-and-drop. 
 
 Document Naming (File Explorer) 
 
 Use clear and descriptive names 
 Avoid special characters that could cause issues 
 Add a date or version number if it helps with organization 
 Rename the document later if needed 
 
 After Creation 
 
 The document opens in the editor 
 You can begin adding content immediately 
 Changes save to the cloud after the file is stored there 
 You can share the document when it is ready 
 
 Tips 
 
 Create documents directly in the folder where you plan to use them 
 Use templates to save time on common file formats 
 Name documents clearly so they are easier to find later