To share a file in File Explorer on Windows 11, select the file, then select Share
on the ribbon. You can also right-click (or press and hold) on the file > Share in File Explorer or the Start menu. Then, choose how you want to send the file and follow the process for that option.
Use OneDrive
If you have OneDrive files saved on your PC, there are a few ways to share them from File Explorer:
Get a link you can share. Select a OneDrive file or folder and select Share. Choose who you would like the link to work for, select Apply, and then select Copy link.
Email a link. Select a OneDrive file or folder and select Share. Choose who you would like the link to work for, then select Apply. In the To: field, enter the names, groups, or email addresses of the people you want to share to. You can also add an optional message. Select Send to send the email.
Learn how to share OneDrive files and folders
Share to a nearby device
Nearby sharing lets you share documents, photos, links to websites, and more with nearby devices by using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. It will work across Windows 10 and Windows 11 devices. For more, see Share things with nearby devices in Windows.
Send an email
If you have a desktop mail app installed, select your file, then select Share > Email a contact to open a new message with the file attached. You can either email the file to yourself, or select Find more people and choose from your contacts list.
Share with an app
Select a file, then select Share. Under (…) select More apps, choose the app you'd like to share with, such as OneNote.
Share over a home network
To find out how to share files over a home network in Windows 11, see File sharing over a network in Windows.
