What does it mean when a folder is offline?

What is an offline folder?

Offline Folders is a feature that allows users to copy the contents of server-based folders to their hard disks or to a network share. Offline folders have a format similar to personal folders, but they have the extension .

How do I reconnect offline folder?

Right-click folders which contain offline files, then select Sync > Sync selected offline files.

What does it mean when a file is offline?

(1) A file in a storage device that is not attached to a computer. In the past, an offline file may have referred to files on magnetic tapes or removable disk drives. See removable disk, data library, offline and offline browser. (2) A copy of a network file that is stored locally.

How do I change offline files to online?

In addition, you can click File Explorer -> Home -> New -> Easy Access -> Work Offline button to get the offline file online. If you click it again, it will back to offline. Note: It will never change to work online. You need to monitor the status from the status bar of the File Explorer at the bottom.