Can you explain what this icon means in Onedrive

Clive 20 Reputation points
2025-08-31T20:08:06.11+00:00

Onedrive folder icon.jpgThis folder icon has apeared in the online copy of my files in onedrive but I can't find any example of it on line. Please can somebody explain it's meaning. See my attachement.

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Clive

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Airbus A350 7,765 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2025-08-31T20:59:46.9766667+00:00

Hello,

Going in order from left to right:

The checkmark means the item is selected.

The webpage with a globe in the middle of it signifies that the item that's selected has something to do with a webpage or a shortcut (probably has a file extension of .htm, .html, or .lnk).

The three lines on the top left corner of the word means that the item is new or was just uploaded to OneDrive.

Hope this helps.

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  1. Craig Long 18,545 Reputation points
    2025-08-31T21:54:55.6066667+00:00

    The three blue lines icon is called the OneDrive Glimmer icon. It signifies that the file or folder is new to OneDrive. It's a temporary marker and will disappear over time.

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  2. Solamillo Charity 20,280 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-08-31T20:43:43.3066667+00:00

    Hello there! I am Charity. I'm glad to help you today!

    Thank you for the information.

    Check on the left side - Synced and up to date

    Globe Icon - Shared publicly via link.

    Please let me know if you have any more questions.

    Kind Regards,

    Charity

    Please note that things might need more than one reply to completely resolve your issue, as it will completely depend on the complexity of the question and the amount of detail that you have provided me.

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