SharePoint – How to create a copy of a file
At some point you may need to copy a document, use the Create a Copy function
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Open the file you want to copy
- Click the File tab in the top left-hand corner
- Select Create a Copy, then Create a copy online
- Give the copy a new unique name
- Choose the location you want to save the new copy
- Click Create a copy
Updated: 13 October 2025