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JAWS Power Tip: How To Sort Files in the OneDrive Desktop App
Released: 6/19/2025
OneDrive is Microsoft's cloud-based service for storing and accessing files online.
It is commonly used in the workplace for file sharing and collaboration.
When you open the OneDrive app, your are working in File Explorer in Windows.
To sort files in the OneDrive app with JAWS:
1.) Open OneDrive. You can do this by locating a shortcut to the OneDrive app on your desktop or in your Start Menu, or by pressing the WINDOWS KEY, typing OneDrive in the search box, and pressing ENTER on the OneDrive app in the results list. If your File Explorer is set to open in OneDrive, you can also press WINDOWS+E to open File Explorer. Focus will be placed in your OneDrive folders and files list.
2.) Press ALT to access the menu.
3.) Press RIGHT ARROW to locate Sort, and press the SPACEBAR to expand the sorting options.
4.) Navigate these options using your up and down arrow keys. Options include name, status, and date modified.
5.) Press ENTER on an option to activate it and sort your files.
The Power of JAWS!
This Tip Brought To You By: Freedom Scientific
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