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Upload, Sync, and Manage Files

More file options

To access additional file management options, right-click the file.

Screenshot of Microsoft OneDriveThe right-click menu

These options include:

  • Version history: Access and restore earlier saved versions of the file.
  • Download: Save a copy of the file to your computer. Downloaded documents will not be updated when you make changes to them on OneDrive.
  • Rename: Change the file's name.
  • Delete: Move the file to the Recycle bin. You will need to empty the Recycle bin to permanently delete a file.

To empty the Recycle bin:

  1. Locate and select the Recycle bin in the left-navigation menu.
    Screenshot of Microsoft OneDriveOpening the Recycle bin
  2. The Recycle bin will appear. Click the top-most check box to select all files in the Recycle bin, and then select Delete.
    Screenshot of Microsoft OneDriveEmptying the Recycle bin
  3. The files will be permanently deleted from your OneDrive.

Special file options for photos

Folders that contain only images are called photo albums. When you open a photo album, you can click any photo to switch to a large photo view. This view includes arrows you can click to move through the images one by one, as well as a filmstrip where you can see other photos in the album.

Screenshot of Microsoft OneDriveThe large photo view
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