Uploading Documents to SharePoint Document Libraries

SharePoint has a huge range of features, and one of these is the ability to upload files and documents into document libraries. There are several ways to upload your files, and this article explores them.

How to Upload a Document to SharePoint Document Library

Each document library has an upload button that enables you to upload individual files or multiple files. You can also use this button to upload entire folders and their contents.

To use the upload button:

1. Locate the document library where you want to store the document.
2. Click the Upload button at the top left of the library, then from the drop-down list, select Files.
3. In the File Explorer, select the file (or files) you want to upload, then click Open.

The upload begins, and an update icon will appear at the top right of the screen to display the upload progress.

Once the document is uploaded, it appears in the library with a small, blue indicator to the left, showing that it was recently added to the document library.

Another simple method of uploading files is to simply drag and drop them into a document library. The files will automatically be copied and uploaded into the library. Files can be dragged directly from the desktop or by using the File Explorer.

Using Drag and Drop to Upload Documents

1. Locate the document library where you want to store the document.
2. Select the file (or files) you want to upload.
3. Click and drag the files to anywhere in the library, then release the mouse button.

That’s it folks. Uploading files to a document library is a simple process, and once your files are uploaded, you can take advantage of other SharePoint features like co-authoring, autosave, and more.