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Product:
OneDrive
Platform:
US Instances, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
Links:
Details:
A user will be able to view and manage OneDrive colored folders within Windows File Explorer.
Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2024-08-23
updated:
2024-08-23
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion or frustration due to the sudden change in folder appearance and organization, leading to potential productivity loss.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/onedrive-colored-folders-in-file-explorer/
Training and Adaptation Needs
Users will require training to adapt to the new colored folder feature, which may not be readily available, leading to a temporary decrease in efficiency.
- roles: End Users, Training Coordinators
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/onedrive-colored-folders-in-file-explorer/
Configutation Options**
Disable OneDrive Colored Folders
You can disable the feature that allows users to see colored folders in OneDrive within File Explorer by modifying Group Policy settings.
- technical instructions: 1. Open the Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc). 2. Navigate to User Configuration > Administrative Templates > OneDrive. 3. Find the policy 'Prevent users from seeing colored folders in OneDrive'. 4. Set it to 'Enabled'.
- references: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/onedrive/policy-settings
Restrict OneDrive Folder Customization
Restrict users from customizing folder colors in OneDrive by applying specific settings in the OneDrive admin center.
- technical instructions: 1. Go to the OneDrive admin center. 2. Navigate to 'Sharing' settings. 3. Adjust the settings under 'Folder customization' to restrict changes. 4. Save changes.
- references: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/onedrive/admin/manage/sharing-settings
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