Save Documents from Local Computer into OneDrive (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Save document into OneDrive
When you save your files, you can share and collaborate with others, and get your files from anywhere – on your computer.
- Select File > Save As > OneDrive
- Enter a descriptive name for the file and select Save.
You can also save to different location in the list or Add a Place. *
Open documents with OneDrive
- Go to onedrive.northwestern.edu (you may need to sign into your account)
- Select your document from the list or search for your document (if you need additional assistance, contact SPS IT info below)
- Clicking on the document directly will open in a web browser
- Another option is to hover the mouse over the document and right click for two choices:
- Open in browser will open your document in a web browser
- Open in Word will open your document in WORD application
![Open In Browser](https://sites.northwestern.edu/spsit/files/2024/06/OpenInBrowser.png)
Open with Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Select File > Open
- Select OneDrive
*Reaching out to the SPS IT team via the following methods:
- Schedule an online appointment OR
- Visit us in person @ Wieboldt Hall, room 614 OR
- Email us at: sps-it@northwestern.edu OR
- Call us at: 312-503-3333, OR
- Submit a ticket https://service.sps.northwestern.edu
Last Updated: June 24, 2024