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    How to Share Editable Links to Microsoft 365 Documents

    May 9th, 2023

    Some online assignments require using a collaborative (or shared) document. All such assignments can be completed using the college's Microsoft 365. 

    You can view the video below or follow the step-by-step instructions.


    Step-by-step instructions for submitting an online file

    The directions below are for sharing a link to a document stored in your Microsoft 365 account and apply equally well to sharing online Word, Excel, or PowerPoint documents.  

    Step 1

    Locate the file you want to submit.  

    Step 2

    Once the file is located and accessed, click on the Share button, and click on Copy link.  

    Step 3

    Click People with existing access can use the link to edit the sharing options. 

      


    You will see the following window. Select People in Pacific College of Health and Science. Then, click on Apply. 
     
    Note: In Other Settings, you can specify the type of permission given by sharing the link. You will want to select Can View if you are not collaborating with others.


    Step 4

    Click on Copy to copy the link. Then, it will be ready for submission.  

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    Submitting the link for an assignment

    Step 1

    Locate the assignment you want to submit for, and click on the Add submission button.   

    Step 2

    Paste the link in the Online text box and click on Save Changes.   

    *If you do not see the 'Online text box,' below are directions on how to paste the link onto a word document for submission. 

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    Submitting a Word document with the link to a file

    Step 1

    Open the Word desktop application and create a new Word file by clicking Blank document.  

    Note: The Word desktop application can be downloaded from Office.com. Or you can use the online version. You will need to sign in using the Pacific College credentials.  

    Step 2

    Following the steps provided in this article for sharing a link to an online file, paste the link to the Word file.  

    Step 3

    Click on File to open the Word file menu.  

    Then click on Save and select the folder where the Word file will be saved.    

    Step 4

    Locate the assignment you want to submit for, and click on the Add submission button. Then, you can drag and drop the file or click on the folder icon to search for the file on your computer.    

    Step 5

    Once the file is uploaded, click on Save Changes.  

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    Submitting the link for a discussion forum

    Step 1

    Locate the discussion forum you want to submit for, and click on the Post a response button.  

    Step 2

    Add a subject to your post. Then, paste the link to the comment box, and click Submit.  

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    If you encountered any problems during this process, contact our tech support team for assistance. You can reach them by Clicking Here

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