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To use OneDrive in a web browser, follow these steps:

Open a web browser such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Microsoft Edge.
Type the URL of OneDrive website into the address bar. The URL is https://www.onedrive.com/.
Click 'Sign in' in the top left, enter your MIT email, and then sign in with Touchstone.
Once you are logged in, you will see the OneDrive homepage. From here, you can upload and manage files, create folders, and share files with others.
To upload a file, click on the "Upload" button and select the file(s) you want to upload from your computer. You can also drag and drop files from your computer to the OneDrive interface.
To create a new folder, click on the "New" button and select "Folder." Give the folder a name and click "Create."
To share a file with others, select the file and click on the "Share" button. You can then enter the email addresses of the people you want to share the file with and choose the level of access they will have.
To collaborate with others on a document or file, select the file and click on the "Edit" button. You can then make changes to the file in real-time, and other users can see the changes as you make them.
To search for content within OneDrive, use the search bar at the top of the page. You can search for specific keywords or phrases, and OneDrive will return relevant results from across your files.
To customize OneDrive to your preferences, click on the "Settings" button and select "Options." From here, you can modify various settings such as notifications, language, and upload preferences.

OneDrive App (MacOS):

To use the OneDrive app on MacOS, follow these steps:

can be used in various ways, including through a browser, as a MacOS app, and as a Windows app.

OneDrive in the browser: OneDrive can be accessed through any web browser by visiting the OneDrive website and signing in with your Microsoft account. Once signed in, you can upload, download, and manage your files and folders directly from your web browser. You can also create new files using Microsoft Office Online, which includes web-based versions of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. For more information, please see: OneDrive in the browser

OneDrive as a MacOS app: OneDrive can be downloaded and installed as a part of Office 365. Once installed, you can access your OneDrive files and folders from the Finder app on your Mac, and you can also choose which files and folders to sync to your local machine. This means that you can work on your files offline and then automatically sync any changes back to the cloud when you're online. For more information, please see: OneDrive app (MacOS)

OneDrive as a Windows app: OneDrive is built into Windows 10, so you can access it directly from the Windows File Explorer. You can also download and install the OneDrive desktop app, which allows you to choose which files and folders to sync to your local machine and provides additional features such as the ability to pause syncing or choose how to handle conflicts when files are edited simultaneously. For more information, please see: OneDrive app (Windows)

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