How to create more storage on my desktop using MS 365 cloud storage (1 TB)?

Question

1. My desktop is running out of storage. 118 GB used, 91 MB available. Did my best to delete temp files and duplicate files. Since MS 365 includes 1 TB of storage, would it be acceptable to move Word, Excel, and pics to MS 365 storage and free up my hard drive?

Answer 1

Hello RobE-7525
Thank you for posting question to Microsoft Q&A Forum.

Please review the explanation from Q&A Assist. I would like to emphasize step 2 and 4 from its suggestion, and also additionally I also provide this article for you:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/save-disk-space-with-onedrive-files-on-demand-for-windows-0e6860d3-d9f3-4971-b321-7092438fb38e

The idea is that after you move your files (Word, Excel and pics) into OneDrive, they will be marked with fully green icons like the screenshot I've provided above - which means the files are already uploaded to the cloud, you could right click on that file and select "Free up" space option - this will keep the file to be on the cloud only and save storage for you.
Please let me know if you have any further quesitons. I hope this information is helpful.

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Answer 2

Yes, you can move your Word, Excel files, and pictures to Microsoft 365 cloud storage (OneDrive) to free up space on your desktop. OneDrive provides 1 TB of storage, which is ideal for storing files that you do not need to access regularly on your local hard drive.

To do this, you can upload your files to OneDrive and then delete them from your desktop to reclaim storage space. Here are some steps to help you:

1. Sign in to OneDrive: Make sure you are signed in to your Microsoft 365 account on your desktop.
2. Upload Files: You can either drag and drop files into the OneDrive folder on your desktop or use the OneDrive web interface to upload files.
3. Organize Your Files: Create folders in OneDrive to keep your files organized, such as separate folders for Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, and pictures.
4. Delete Local Copies: Once your files are safely uploaded to OneDrive, you can delete the local copies from your hard drive to free up space.

By using OneDrive, you can access your files from anywhere and share them easily with others if needed. Just remember that files stored in OneDrive are only accessible when you have an internet connection unless you sync them for offline access.