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Using the Add shortcut to OneDrive <\/strong>function allows you access the SharePoint files and folders from File Explorer <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note<\/strong> – you need to have the OneDrive app installed <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To add shortcut to My Files<\/strong> in OneDrive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. In SharePoint select the SharePoint site<\/strong> and Documents<\/strong> library where your folders\/ files are located – you have the option of adding the shortcut for individual or the whole site files and folders<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Select Add shortcut to OneDrive<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    1. A message will appear after the shortcut is created. Click on My Files <\/strong>to view your newly added shortcut to folders and files.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. You can now view your folders and files in File Explorer via OneDrive<\/strong> – notice the folder has a blue arrow in the bottom left – hand corner<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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