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Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to see the app commands.
Note The SkyDrive app doesn’t automatically sync your files across your computers. To do this, install the free
SkyDrive desktop app on a computer running Windows 7, Windows 8, or Mac OS X Lion.
Tips
To select a file or folder swipe down or right-click it.
Pictures that you upload to SkyDrive also appear in the Photos app.
Need help with SkyDrive? From the SkyDrive app, open the Settings charm and then tap or click Help.
Access your files from anywhere
You can access your files from any computer or phone, and even your Xbox 360.
Download a free SkyDrive app for your phone, iPad, or any computer (Windows or Mac).
Or go to SkyDrive.com from any web-connected device to access your files.
Upload files to SkyDrive from an app
SkyDrive is available from the Share charm in some apps. This means you can easily add content to SkyDrive from
the app that you’re using.
For example, you can upload pictures from the Photos app. Here’s how:
1. From the Start screen, tap or click Photos.
2. Navigate to a picture or folder that you want to upload.
3. Select what you want to upload to SkyDrive by swiping down on pictures or folders.
4. Open the Share charm, and then tap or click SkyDrive.
5. Tap or click the folder you want to upload your picture or pictures to.
6. Tap or click Upload.
Of course you can also use the SkyDrive app to upload files. Open the SkyDrive app, then swipe down from the
top edge of the screen to see the app commands (including Upload and Download).
Share photos or videos on SkyDrive
With SkyDrive, it’s easy to share files securely and easily with your friends or coworkers. They won’t need to install
any special programs or sign up for a new account, and they can use any web browser to get to the files you share
with them. And you have control—your files will only be shared with the people you choose.