- Microsoft Word will automatically start autosaving to OneDrive
- Other OneDrive changes also aim to make sharing easier
- New third-generation sharing options are on the way
A new update to Microsoft’s productivity suite will allow Microsoft Word to automatically save documents to OneDrive by default, to ensure your work doesn’t go to waste if you accidentally close an app or have a power outage.
Insiders are already seeing the cloud save feature rolling out, and more users are set to get the update in due time.
Microsoft says the change aims to improve cloud storage backups and cross-device syncing in a world where hybrid working has seen an increase in multi-device setups, BYOD and working on the go.
Word started automatically saving to OneDrive
“Your work is protected, instantly shareable, and ready for real-time collaboration,” Jason Moore, a 25-year Microsoft veteran and vice president of product management, wrote in a blog post.
“Every day we create and share more content than we can handle. Whether it’s documents, images, meeting recordings, design drafts, spreadsheets, and photos that capture our lives. The real challenge is not just finding these files, but turning them into momentum,” Moore added, covering the new Copilot and OneDrive changes announced in a mini update.
The company also added a shortcut to view shared files and folders in OneDrive to make it easier to see all of your project content in one place.
Since Microsoft only noted cloud-first creation for Word documents, it’s unclear whether PowerPoint, Excel, and other apps will also automatically save to OneDrive.
Moore highlighted the rapid evolution of intelligence file management, seamless collaboration and personal content organization – all covered by the OneDrive and Copilot update.
Looking ahead, Microsoft is also planning to bring OneDrive Photos galleries to Windows in an effort to follow Apple’s Photos app.
A separate entry in Microsoft’s roadmap, numbered 492622, reveals work on a “third generation” M365 sharing experience for a “seamless and consistent way to share” – but this is not expected until April 2026.
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