Create a Word Document in OneDrive
Everyone apart of Bristol gets access to Microsoft Word and OneDrive for free. Word is a document creation tool commonly used for essay writing and other writing endeavors. OneDrive is an online storage space that lets you to create and save Word documents online.
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Create and Name a Blank Word Document.
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Create and Name a Blank Word Document
Step 1:
- Log into myBristol and click "Online Courses" in the green left sidebar.
- Click the "Email Microsoft Outlook" button. (There are many ways to find Word in myBristol. This tutorial focuses on finding it through your Bristol email.)
Step 2:
- Click the cloud icon in the left sidebar of icons. This is OneDrive. OneDrive is an online storage space you can create Word documents in. It will automatically save your work.
- Click "My Files". This will show you every document you have made so far. (It may look empty if have not made anything.)
Step 3:
- Click the "+ Create or Upload" button.
- Choose Word Document from the list that appears.
Step 4:
- In the upper right corner click "Document" to rename it.
- Click on the field that appears below it, and write a name in the format requested by your teacher. If no format was specified, Write: "Assignment Name Course Name Your Name". For example: "Persuasive Essay Draft ENG-101 John Smith"
- Click anywhere on your document to save the new name. You will see the new name appear in the upper right corner now.
Done! You have made a word document that automatically saves your progress in your myBristol OneDrive. Repeat steps 1-3 any time you want to find your files. ✔️