Students at the University of Oslo have access to Microsoft 365 (MS 365). This gives you access to tools such as OneDrive (cloud-based file storage), Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and OneNote. These tools allow you to store and share files and collaborate with others in the same documents simultaneously. Read more about this on UiO's webpage about Microsoft 365.

In the course navigation, instructors can make several MS 365 features available, such as Office 365 and Collaboration. In Office 365, you can open and view files stored in your OneDrive, and in Collaboration, you can create and collaborate on documents with others. Below is a more detailed explanation.

Office 365

Step 1: Click on Office 365 in the course menu. Note that you may be asked to log in with your UiO account.

Step 2: Now you can see the files you have stored in your OneDrive. Click on a specific file to open it. You can also use the search field to find a specific file.

Screenshot of OneDrive in Canvas.

Collaboration

This can be especially useful in group assignments, where you can quickly start writing together, for example.

Step 1: Click on Collaboration in the course menu.

Step 2: Click on the name to open a file. The file will open in a new tab.

Screenshot of Collaboration button in the course menu.

How to create a document?

Step 1: Click on + collaboration to create a new document with your classmates.

Screenshot of the + collaboration button.

Step 2: Select the file type (Word, PowerPoint, or Excel) and click on the people you want to give access to the document.

Step 3: Click on Save at the bottom right.

Screenshot of how to create new documents with others.

If you are missing the Office 365 or Collaboration button, you can ask your instructor to make them visible.