Let’s dive in and decode what each icon means.
The blue cloud icon means your file is stored online only.
It doesn’t take U space on your device and you need an Internet connection to access it.
Next, the green check mark indicates that the file is available offline.
It’s stored on your device and can be accessed even without an Internet connection.
A red circle with a white cross means there was a sync error.
You’ll need to fix the issue to ensure your files are up to date.
Circular arrows indicate that your files are currently syncing.
Just hang tight while OneDrive updates your files.
A yellow exclamation mark means your account needs attention.
It could be a storage issue or a connectivity problem.
A solid green circle with a white check mark inside that the file or folder has been downloaded to your device and is always available, even when you’re offline.
Both a solid green circle with a white check mark icon and the green check mark indicate that the file is available offline.
However, the Always Keep on This Device icon provides a stronger guarantee of offline availability, as it overrides Storage Sense settings and ensures that the file remains downloaded to your device.
The people icon in OneDrive indicates that a file or folder has been shared with one or more people.
This means that other individuals have access to the file and can view, edit, or collaborate on it.
The OneDrive lock icon typically indicates that a file or folder has settings that prevent it from syncing.
A grayed out OneDrive icon in the taskbar means you’re not signed in or OneDrive setup hasn’t completed.
Red circle with white line on OneDrive icon.
If you see a red no entry style icon over your OneDrive icon, it means your account is blocked.
Pause on OneDrive icon.
The pause symbol over the OneDrive icon means your files are not currently syncing.
Now you know what those OneDrive icons mean.
Keep your files organized and synced effortlessly.
