Using the document library

The following will show you how to carry out common tasks using the document library, because this is the library you will spend the most time with. All functions described here can be done in any library unless otherwise noted.

Adding files

In the Classic Experience, you can add new files by creating them using the Office Web Apps (see more details in the Modern Experience explanation next) or by uploading them. When uploading, you cannot upload an entire folder or multiple files at one time:

In the Modern Experience, you can add new files by creating them using the Office Web Apps or by uploading them. When adding new, you can even use a link to the file instead of having the file in multiple...