Creating Documents

OfficeDocs allows you to create new documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and forms directly from your file storage. This guide explains the main ways to create a new file and the account requirements to do so.

Create a document from the File Manager

1. Open the Files module in your account.
2. Browse to the folder where you want to create the document.
3. Click New or the + menu.

   

4. Select the document type you want to create.
5. Enter a name for the new document.
6. The file will open automatically in the OfficeDocs editor.

You can create:

• Document: Word document (.docx)
• Spreadsheet: Excel spreadsheet (.xlsx)
• Presentation: PowerPoint presentation (.pptx)
• Form document: Fillable form (.docxf)

Create a document from Desktop Editors

1. Open OnlyOffice Desktop Editors.
2. Connect the application to your account, if needed.  
   
3. Click Create new.
4. Select the document type.
5. The file will be created and opened for editing.

Create a document from the Mobile App

1. Open the OnlyOffice mobile app.
2. Sign in to your account.
3. Open the folder where you want to create the document.
4. Tap the + or Create button.
5. Select the document type.

   

6. Enter a file name.
7. The document will open for editing.

Account requirements

Creating new documents requires an Enhanced account. Users with a Basic account can view documents shared with them, but cannot create new files.

File naming tips

• Use clear, descriptive names.
• Avoid unsupported special characters such as:  

  \ / : * ? " < > |

• The correct file extension is added automatically based on the document type.