Sharing and Collaborating in Microsoft 365

About

In this article we will review tools for sharing and collaborating in Microsoft 365.

Environment

Microsoft 365 in a desktop browser.

Steps

• Navigate to Microsoft 365 as you normally would.
• Note that if there are any comments on your file it will note on the right side.

Sharing a File

• To share a file, right mouse click on the desired file. 
• Mouse over Share and click Share.

• Click the pencil icon on the right side of the pop up window and select the level of access you wish to share.
• Type the person's name or email and click Send or you can also just copy the link and that access will be provided to anyone with the link.

Commenting & Notes

• In this example I am using Microsoft Excel as it allows me to demonstrate a note and a comment.
• Open the file you wish to collaborate on.
• Select and right click on the item you wish to make a note or comment on. Select New Note or Comment depending on what you wish to do.
• Comments allow you to notify collaborators using the @ symbol.

• Example of a comment:

• Example of a note:

For more help, please contact ITS at its@manhattan.edu or 718-862-7973.