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Using Connections 6 CR6
Welcome to the HCL Connections 6 CR6 documentation, where you can find information about HCL Connections 6. HCL 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.
Files
Using 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.

Using Connections 6 CR6
Welcome to the HCL Connections 6 CR6 documentation, where you can find information about HCL Connections 6. HCL 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.
- Accessibility features for HCL Connections™
  Accessibility features assist users who have a disability, such as restricted mobility or limited vision, to use information technology content successfully.
- Overview
  HCL Connections™ is a collaborative tool that makes it easy to connect with others and exchange ideas. Start sharing important information, building a network of useful contacts, and following people that interest you.
- Home page
  Use the home page as a command center to scan and manage items that need your attention. You can view your most recent project updates, check in on the people you follow, and review your action items all from one place.
- Profiles
  Use profiles to connect with others, showcase your skills, and find the people you need.
- Activities
  Use activities to keep a team informed, collect and share project resources, or to assign and track tasks.
- Files
  Using 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.
  - Uploading a file
    Upload files from your device to share them with people or communities or store them for your own use.
  - Finding files fast
    Quickly find files without searching by using the views and filters in Files.
  - 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 locally
    If 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.
  - Viewing a file
    View an uploaded document, spreadsheet, presentation, or PDF file while you are working in Files without downloading the file.
  - Organizing files and folders
    Use folders to organize files. Add files to folders that you have Editor or Owner access to.
  - Drag and drop files
    Move files easily from one location to another by using drag and drop.
  - Organizing, syncing, and editing files in My Drive
    Use 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.
  - Collaborating with files
    With Files you can collaborate with others on specific files and groups of files or folders.
- Communities
  Get together with people who share your interests.
- Blogs
  Use blogs to share your announcements, updates, and opinions with others.
- Forums
  Share information, brainstorm ideas, ask and answer questions, and discuss topics of mutual interest in a forum.
- Wikis
  Tap the wisdom of the crowd by building a body of knowledge in a wiki. Everyone on your team can make a contribution.
- Bookmarks
  Use Bookmarks to collect and organize shortcuts to websites.

Files

Using 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

Collaborating with files

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