This article explains how to sync a SharePoint document library with your computer using OneDrive, allowing offline access and file management through File Explorer. It details steps to set up syncing, choose folders, keep files offline, and stop syncing to free up space if needed.
Syncing a document library means you can access the files in the Group site (Sharepoint Library) from the file explorer. This way you can get to and manage files in a familiar way. Follow this guide to set this up.
You can download files to use offline. Any changes you make while offline will be saved and uploaded to the Group document library once you're back online.
1. To sync, go to the document library of your Group site
2. There is an option at the top called Sync. (Hint: if the Sync button isn't showing, make sure you've clicked on Documents on the left, and do not have a document selected/check marked)
3. A window will pop up saying that it is getting ready to sync.
4. OneDrive will then open and you can choose to sync some or all of the folders. You can select/unselect the checkbox's to sync folders/files
5. Once complete, the files will show in File Explorer under the heading Wise Group
6. To keep a copy of the files on your computer for use off line, right click on the file or folder and choose Always keep on this device. This can take up a lot of room, so it is not recommended to do this stop with Mini Laptops.
To Stop Syncing a folder
If you move on from a project or just want to free up space on a device, you can right click on the folder and choose Free up space.
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