Editing and managing files in Northwestern Box using Box Drive and Box Edit

Box Drive is a desktop program that allows you to stream files to your desktop using your internet connection, and optionally download folders and files for offline use. You can create, edit, and manage files using the Box folder on your computer, or create files on your computer and then put them in the Box folder. Any changes made on Box.com or in the Box folder on your computer are synced automatically.

Unlike Box Sync, which downloads files to your hard drive, Box Drive does not use space on your hard drive unless you choose to use folders offline.
See the Using Box Drive Basics article on the Box Community website for more information.

Box Edit is an add-on feature built into Box which that allows you to create and edit files directly from the Northwestern Box website. Box Edit uses the default application installed on your computer to edit or create simple and centralized content. For example, .doc and .docx files open in Microsoft Word, .ppt and .pptx files open in Microsoft PowerPoint, and images open in Photoshop (if installed). For more information, visit the Opening and Editing Files with Box Edit article at the Box Community website.

Box Drive and Box Edit can all be downloaded at https://northwestern.app.box.com/apps, or by clicking your profile icon in the top right corner of Box, then clicking Apps.