Explore the Files list in Microsoft Teams

Applies To
Teams Microsoft Teams

Easily locate personal, shared, or downloaded files in Teams.

Note

Files and OneDrive in Teams are powered by OneDrive and only available with OneDrive Business accounts.


OneDrive in Teams

OneDrive in Teams stores all your files in one location. Select OneDrive 3230d89e-d913-43c4-ba36-b48fc14f87f7  on the left side of Teams for access to the files you need. 

OneDrive puts files into different groups so you can find them faster:

  • Home House icon lists all the files you’ve recently viewed or edited.
  • My files OneDrive My files icon  lists all the files and folders from your personal OneDrive.
  • Shared Show Participant icon  shows all the files and folders shared with you and created by you.
  • Favorites Star shows files you've marked as your favorite files.
  • Recycle bin Teams delete message button shows files that you've deleted.

In Browse files by, you can view files based on:

  • People People or Show Participants button they were shared between.
  • Meetings Teams Calendar tab icon they were shared in.
  • Media Image button type.

In Quick access, browse files located in specific Teams channels.

Collaborate on files in Microsoft Teams