Microsoft Is Rolling out OneDrive's Offline Mode for web

OneDrive web offline mode is now available! Say goodbye to network restrictions and work efficiently anytime, anywhere! Microsoft OneDrive web version has added offline mode, allowing smooth access and processing of files even when the network is unstable or without a network connection. This article will introduce in detail how to use OneDrive web version offline mode.

Microsoft OneDrive web version offline mode

This feature was previously limited to settings via Windows Explorer or MacOS Finder. Now, OneDrive web offline mode allows you to access files directly in your browser and automatically sync changes after you restore your network connection.

In offline mode, you can access various parts such as Home, My Files, Share, Favorites, People, and Meetings. You can also rename, sort, move, copy and delete files without network connection.

The main advantage of offline mode is that it significantly reduces the loading time of OneDrive in the browser and speeds up viewing and manipulating OneDrive files in the browser or OneDrive app in Microsoft Teams and Outlook.

Currently, OneDrive web offline mode is not available to all consumers, but users with Microsoft 365 Business or Education accounts can now enable this feature.

How to use OneDrive offline mode

You need to install the latest version of OneDrive app on Windows or macOS. Then, log in to the OneDrive web version in a browser like Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge. The system will automatically trigger the one-time offline mode setting.

1. Use OneDrive offline mode offline

Here is how to use OneDrive offline mode offline:

1. Open OneDrive and you will see the following tabs: Home, My Files, Share, Favorites, People, and Meetings.
2. View your folders, file names, and metadata such as file owners, sizes, recent activity, last opened date, and more.
3. Use the My Files tab for OneDrive for the web to rename, sort, move, or copy files and sync these changes to your OneDrive once the Internet connection is reestablished.
4. Open locally stored Office and non-Office files (files marked "offline available") in their native applications, edit and save.

2. Use OneDrive offline mode online

Here is how to use OneDrive offline mode in the network state:

1. You can specify files or folders directly from OneDrive web version as available for offline access.
2. You can free up local storage space by setting local files or folders to access online only via OneDrive web.

How to sync/backup files offline

How do I sync or back up files offline if I don't have OneDrive? We strongly recommend MiniTool ShadowMaker, a well-known PC backup software and file synchronization software. It has good compatibility and supports Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7 and other Windows versions. It can back up disks, partitions, files, folders, and operating systems.

1. Start MiniTool ShadowMaker . Click to continue to try .
2. Go to the Sync tab. Select the synchronization source and destination.
3. Click the "Sync Now" button.

Conclusion

Microsoft OneDrive web version offline mode is now available. Even if you have the correct OneDrive account type, you may have to wait a few days, as offline mode is just starting to roll out.

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