SharePoint: The Basics

Creating a Microsoft SharePoint folder:

Step 1: Sign in to Microsoft SharePoint

• Open your web browser and go to the Microsoft SharePoint site – If you enter sharepoint.com, you will be redirected to the homepage.
• Sign in using your Microsoft 365 account credentials (email and password).

Step 2: Navigate to the Document Library

• Once you are logged in, you will land on the SharePoint homepage.
• Navigate to the site where you want to create the folder. SharePoint sites usually have a left-hand navigation menu with various options.

Step 3: Open the Document Library

• Within the selected site, find the “Documents” or “Documents Library” option. It may also be labeled as “Files” or “Library.”
• Click on the “Documents” link to access the Document Library.

Step 4: Create a New Folder

• In the Document Library, you should see a toolbar or ribbon at the top with various options.
• Look for a button labeled “New” and click on it. A drop-down menu will appear.

Step 5: Select “Folder”

• From the drop-down menu, choose “Folder” to create a new folder within the Document Library.

Step 6: Name the Folder

• A pop-up window will appear, prompting you to provide a name for the new folder.
• Enter the desired name for your folder. Make sure to use a descriptive and meaningful name.

Step 7: Confirm and Create

• After entering the folder name, click on the “Create” button or “Save” to confirm and create the folder.

Step 8: Folder Created

• You have successfully created a new folder in Microsoft SharePoint.
• The folder will now appear in the Document Library, and you can start adding files and documents to it.

Work with files in Files On-Demand

	Save space on your device by making files online-only. These files are only available when you’re connected to the Internet, but don’t take up space on your computer.
	When you open an online-only file, it downloads to your device and becomes locally available. You can open a locally available file at anytime even without Internet access.
	To make a file always available, even when you’re offline: Right-click it and select Always keep on this device. To change a file back to an online-only file: Right-click it and select Free up space.