MC1385585 High
OneDrive: New Shortcuts folder option when adding shortcuts
Summary AI-generated
OneDrive users will be able to save new shortcuts to a dedicated Shortcuts folder instead of the root, reducing clutter and improving findability. This is optional and on by default.
Suggested actions AI-generated
- Consider updating internal documentation or help desk guidance
- Notify users about the new option for organizing shortcuts
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Original post from Microsoft
[What and Why:]
We're improving how shortcuts are organized in OneDrive by giving users the option to save new shortcuts to a dedicated Shortcuts folder instead of the OneDrive root. This change helps reduce clutter and makes frequently used content easier to find.
This message is associated with Roadmap ID 565028.
[Rollout Schedule:]
- General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out in mid-July 2026 and expect to complete by late July 2026.
[Impact on Your Organization:]
Who is affected: All OneDrive users who add shortcuts.
Platforms/Services: OneDrive (web).
What will happen:
- When users add a shortcut in OneDrive, they can now choose where to save it (the Shortcuts folder or My files).
- For file shortcuts only, an Other locations option is also available
- The Shortcuts folder is created automatically when first used. If a user already has a folder named Shortcuts, that folder is reused.
- The Shortcuts folder is visually distinct, with a unique color and building icon to make it easy to identify.
- A confirmation message shows where the shortcut was saved.
- Existing shortcuts are not moved.
- The feature is on by default and is optional for users.
Screenshot: OneDrive shortcuts dropdown:
[Action Required / Recommendations:]
No action is required.
- There are no new admin controls or policies for this feature.
- Consider updating internal documentation or help desk guidance for users who frequently use the Add shortcut to OneDrive experience.
- You may want to notify users about the new option to help them organize shortcuts more effectively.
[Compliance considerations:]
| Compliance area | Explanation |
| Does the change alter how existing customer data is processed, stored, or accessed? | Shortcuts can now be saved to a user-selected folder location, but no new data types are introduced and existing permissions are respected. |
| Does the change allow a user to enable or disable the feature themselves? | Users can choose whether to save shortcuts to the Shortcuts folder or continue saving them to the OneDrive root. |
Additional details from Microsoft
- RoadmapIds
- 565028
- Summary
- OneDrive will introduce a new option to save shortcuts in a dedicated Shortcuts folder instead of the root, reducing clutter and improving organization. This folder is auto-created, visually distinct, and optional. Rollout starts mid-July 2026, affecting all OneDrive web users with no required admin action.
- Platforms
- Web