Microsoft OneDrive update prevents annoying sync errors
Automatic renaming could save Microsoft OneDrive users time and frustration.
Saving files in your Microsoft OneDrive library could soon be a lot easier thanks to a new update from Microsoft.
The cloud storage platform is set to receive a new feature that will allow it to automatically rename files without annoying users with alerts noting that their files or folders have not synced correctly.
The change applies to any files which contain names with ‘invalid characters’, with the likes of asterisks, forward and backward slashes, and colons among those that will be replaced.
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In place of the invalid characters, Microsoft says that OneDrive will insert an underscore, hopefully providing a clearer way to keep track of those tricky files.
In its official entry on the Microsoft 365 roadmap, the feature is listed as still being in development, but has an August 2022 release date, meaning that the launch should happen soon.
Interestingly, the feature will initially only be available to Microsoft 365 users on Mac devices – with other platforms having to wait a little longer, although there is currently no indication of when this will be rolled out to other systems.
Recently, Microsoft announced the service is adding the ability to rename your “Add to OneDrive” shortcuts, which should make it much simpler to track down specific files and folders.
Microsoft also detailed how OneDrive for Business users will soon benefit from a dedicated feed that highlights recent activity associated with their files. A new Activity column in the ‘My Files’ page in OneDrive for Business Web will now show which of your shared documents have unseen edits and comments.
Microsoft also unveiled an update that gives users the ability to specify access permissions before copying a sharing link for a file, helping control who has access to files.
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