How do I save files to a network drive in Windows on my University computer?

NOTE:  If you are on campus and using the wired, or wireless network, the network drive should automatically be available on your computer.  If you are off-campus, you will need to connect to the VPN, map the drive and then save files.

If Saving a Newly Created File

If File is Already Saved to the Local Computer (C: drive)
When you first create a file, or open it:
  1. Click File > Save As 
    Save As menu
  2. Click Browse
  3. Click This PC on the left side and select the desired network drive
    Save As menu
To save one or multiple files to a network drive:
  1. Open the file explorer window and locate the file(s) you want saved
  2. Open another file explorer window and go to This PC > (network drive you want)
  3. Highlight all files you want to move to the network drive 
  4. Drag/drop the selected files to the window showing the desired network drive
    Save As menu
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