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  2. Using Connections V5.5Welcome to the IBM Connections V5.5 documentation, where you can find information about IBM Connections 5.5. IBM Connections is social networking software designed for the workplace. Its features help you to establish dynamic networks that connect you to the people and information you need to achieve your business goals.
  3. FilesUsing the Files app, you can upload, organize, share and collaborate on files easily. Files can be shared, tagged, organized in folders, and accessed from other applications, such as Activities and Communities.
  4. Working with files Find out how to work with files.
  • Using Connections V5.5Welcome to the IBM Connections V5.5 documentation, where you can find information about IBM Connections 5.5. IBM Connections is social networking software designed for the workplace. Its features help you to establish dynamic networks that connect you to the people and information you need to achieve your business goals.
    • OverviewConnect with others and start exchanging information and ideas.
    • Home pageGet the latest news and updates from your network and the wider organization.
    • ProfilesAccess the directory to find people and learn about their projects, skills, and interests. When you find a person with the expertise that you need, add them to your network. Update your own profile to keep your personal information like contact details and photo current.
    • ActivitiesAn activity is a place where the people involved in a project can share information, assign tasks, and share resources like files, tools, and websites. Use an activity to organize content and prioritize tasks that are related to a project goal.
    • FilesUsing the Files app, you can upload, organize, share and collaborate on files easily. Files can be shared, tagged, organized in folders, and accessed from other applications, such as Activities and Communities.
      • Working with files Find out how to work with files.
        • Uploading a fileUpload files from your device to share them with people or communities or store them for your own use.
        • Organizing, syncing, and editing files in My DriveUse My Drive to organize all of your important folders and files, whether you created them or whether they were shared with you. Additionally, if your organization has enabled the sync feature, files you add and edit in My Drive are automatically synchronized so you always have the latest version of the content.
        • Downloading a file You can download a local copy of a file to a specified location so that you can view or edit it offline. To edit the file, it must be one that you own, or one that is shared with you for which you have Editor access.
        • Editing a file locallyIf you have the IBM® Connections Desktop Plug-ins for Microsoft™ Windows™ installed and configured, you can check out a file, edit it locally, and then check it back in. The file you want to edit must be a file that you own or a file that has been shared with you and for which Editor access has been assigned.
        • Organizing files and foldersUse folders to organize files. Add files to folders that you have Editor or Owner access to.
        • Drag and drop filesMove files easily from one location to another by using drag and drop.
      • Collaborating with filesWith Files you can collaborate with others on specific files and groups of files or folders.
    • CommunitiesGet together with people who share your interests.
    • Blogs
    • ForumsShare information, brainstorm ideas, and discuss topics of mutual interest.
    • WikisCreate and collaborate on content in wikis.
    • BookmarksCollect and organize bookmarks to Web sites.

Working with files

Find out how to work with files.

  • Uploading a file
  • Organizing, syncing, and editing files in My Drive
  • Downloading a file
  • Editing a file locally
  • Organizing files and folders
  • Drag and drop files
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