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Published onMay 21, 2019

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In the season of conferences, Microsoft rattles off another with itsSharePoint Conference 2019and during the event, users and fans of OneDrive for enterprise use got a nice helping of feature announcements that bring the two platforms even closer together.

First up isTime to Readwhich will bring some speedy data visibility to users. The new Intelligent on-hover file cared updates will allow users to see a file card full of data points for individual content that include life cycle signals, malware, DLP and missing metadata for the OCD content managers out there.

Next up is aSave for laterfeature which will allow a sort of bookmarking of files and folders in shared libraries or from OneDrive business accounts. When in use a new aggregated view of bookmarked files and folders in a special Saved for later section akin to Pocket, in the SharePoint start page.

Users will also be getting a beefed-up UI with a higher fidelity of content via OneDrive UI on the web.

This means you can create new documents, pin important ones to the top, create views, manage metadata, share and more. We are also updating theCreate newshared library with a streamlined experience backed by an Office 365 group, allowing you to specify the people you want to share with – and the new shared library appears immediately as a new content collaboration space for your team files.

Other features include Autodesk Auto CAD DWG file previews with one-click functionality and integrated AutoCAD web app support for editing DWG.

In addition,rich, interactive 360-degree image previewsare coming for over 320 plus file types that can be uploaded and previewed in OneDrive.

The announcements were not just about how SharePoint and OneDrive will further mesh in the future but how OneDrive and Microsoft Teams are beginning to collaborate.

Soon, Microsoft Teams will be getting anupdated integrated file sharing experiencethat, ” lets you choose what kind of sharing link you want in 1:1 chats and within the conversations tab. When typing your message, simply click the paperclip Attach icon, select OneDrive, choose the file you wish to share, and click the Share a link button; you can also copy/paste a sharing link and Teams will properly format it to look nice within the discussion.”

Outlook got a shout out as well in the new feature line up where traditional file attachment gets a makeover and becomespermissible view/edit linksthat support content saved and shared via Outlook Web App (OWA) and OneDrive.

Similar to Google Drive, OneDrive will be getting aShared with mesearch functionality.

PowerPoint also got a nod with a newIndividual Slide link featurethat does precisely as advertised. Rather than having to share an entire deck, users will now be able to deep link to a specific slide and save the recipient time and space on their hard drives or cloud storage.

The honorable feature mentions also include, differential sync save time and network utilization, Windows Virtual Desktop and Windows 10 Multi-User (EVD) Operating System, the eventual support of OneNote sync client migration, a new files experience for Outlook app for iOS, mobile PDF viewer for the OneDrive mobile app and updated annotation options.

The list of new features and improved experiences coming to OneDrvie are extensive, unfortunately, most of today’s announcements come with the caveat that they are either in development or are a roadmap to delivery in the near future.

Not much of what was mentioned today will be hitting users desktops and mobile devices anytime soon, but for specifics on when to expect these features, visit Microsoft’s Office 365 and Microsoft 365 Roadmaphere.

Kareem Anderson

Networking & Security Specialist

Kareem is a journalist from the bay area, now living in Florida. His passion for technology and content creation drives are unmatched, driving him to create well-researched articles and incredible YouTube videos.

He is always on the lookout for everything new about Microsoft, focusing on making easy-to-understand content and breaking down complex topics related to networking, Azure, cloud computing, and security.

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Kareem Anderson

Networking & Security Specialist

He is a journalist from the bay area, now living in Florida. He breaks down complex topics related to networking, Azure, cloud computing, and security

With KB5043178 to Release Preview Channel, Microsoft advises Windows 11 users to plug in when the battery is low#

Copilot in Outlook will generate personalized themes for you to customize the app#

Microsoft will raise the price of its 365 Suite to include AI capabilities#

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Outlook will let users create custom account icons so they can tell their accounts apart easier#

Microsoft introduces new OneDrive features at SharePoint Conference, including differential sync for all file types#