Sharing from Desktop

Share your OfficeDocs files with other people directly from Desktop Editors, without switching to a web browser. 
 Accessing Share Options 
 From File Browser 
 
 Open your connected OfficeDocs files in Desktop Editors.
 
 
 Go to the file you want to share. 
 Right-click the file. 
 Select Share externally .
 
 
 Create a link and Send it to the destinated user.
 
 
 
 From the file explorer 
 
 Right-Click the document you want to share. 
 Click the Share button.
 
 
 Sharing window opens then share it.
 
 
 
 Creating Share Links 
 Generate links for external sharing: 
 
 Right-Click the file. 
 Look for the Share Externally section.

 
 
 Select the link type you want, such as view or edit.
 
 
 Create the link. 
 Copy the link and send it to the recipient.
 
 
 
 Permission Levels 
 
 Download Only — The user can download a copy of the document without editing the original online 
 View in browser  — The user can open and read the document only 
 View & Edit collaboratively  — The user can make changes to the document 
 
 Managing Existing Shares 
 
 Open the share dialog. 
 Review the list of users who already have access. 
 Change the Version History access. 
 Remove access by selecting the Revoke option. 
 
 
 Email Notifications 
 
 Users usually receive an email when a file is shared with them 
 You may be able to include a message with your share 
 External share links may need to be sent separately 
 
 Share Folders 
 To share an entire folder from the Cloud: 
 
 Go to the folder you want to share. 
 Right-click the folder. 
 Select Properties .
 
 
 Choose the folder Permissions then the + icon.
 
 
 Share it then click Add .
 
 
 
 Sharing from Desktop Editors 
 You cannot share files directly from the Desktop Editors interface. To manage sharing, open the connected cloud workspace, which takes you to the PolarisMail interface where sharing options are available. 
 Other Ways to Share 
 You can also share files through the File Explorer , where you can access sharing settings for supported documents and folders.