If you're someone who uses OneDrive to organize personal or work files, you know how easy it is for all those default blue folders to blend together. Good news – Microsoft has finally rolled out a folder color customization feature in OneDrive!
With this feature, you can now assign different colors to
your folders, making it easier to visually organize and locate your files
faster.
In this blog post, we’ll show you step-by-step how to change folder colors in OneDrive on the web. Let’s get started!
🎯 Why Change Folder
Colors in OneDrive?
Before diving into the steps, here’s why this new feature
can be helpful:
- Better
visual organization – Categorize folders by project, priority, or
client.
- Easier
navigation – Spot the folder you need at a glance.
- Personalization – Make your cloud workspace feel a bit more “you.”
🔧 How to Change Folder Colors in OneDrive
📌 Note: Folder
color change is currently available on OneDrive for Web (personal and
business accounts). It may not be available on the mobile app or File Explorer.
✅ Steps to Change Folder Color:
- Go
to OneDrive (Web)
Open OneDrive in your browser and sign in with your Microsoft account. - Right-Click
the Folder
Navigate to the folder you want to customize. Right-click on it to open the context menu. - Click
“Folder color”
From the context menu, select “Folder color.” If you don’t see this option, ensure your OneDrive is up to date and you're using the web version. - Choose
a Color
A palette will pop up showing several color options. Pick the one you like, and OneDrive will immediately update the folder’s appearance.
🔄 Can You Change the
Folder Color Back?
Yes! Just repeat the steps and choose a new color — or select the default blue to reset it.
🧠 Pro Tip from an IT
Support Engineer
Use a color system that fits your workflow. For example:
- 🔴
Red for urgent tasks
- 🟢
Green for completed projects
- 🔵
Blue for ongoing work
- 🟡
Yellow for reference material
This small tweak can save you time and reduce clutter in large folder libraries.
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