Box Collections Feature

Issue/Question

• How do I use Collections?
• What do I need to know about Collections?
• Why would I use Collections?

Environment

• Oregon State University
  • Box 
    • Collections

Explanation

Box Collections provides the ability to organize your Box content in logical groups of your choice to fit your needs and preferences. Collections can include files and folders you own and that have been shared with you as a collaborator. Collections are unique to your account and do not affect anyone else's access to shared content.
 

Resolution

Method 1

1. To get started, navigate your OSU Box Web App, https://box.oregonstate.edu, and log in.
2. From your left sidebar, click My Collections.
3. Choose to Create Collection to create and name a new group.
4. To add new items to a collection:
   1. In your All Files window, highlight the items you want to add.
   2. Drag-and-drop the items from your All Files window into the collection listed under My Collections in the left sidebar.
   • Tip: When you preview content or select an item, you see the star-in-a-box icon. Click the star to add it to a collection. 

• Resources:
  • Check out Box's article on Using Collections: https://support.box.com/hc/en-us/articles/360048730094-Using-Collections
  • Review Box's Collections FAQ: https://support.box.com/hc/en-us/articles/360049489913-Collections-FAQ
• FAQs:
  • Your collections are private and will not impact anyone ​​​​​​else's access to content.
  • You can create a maximum of up to 100 collections.
  • You can add up to 100 items, both files and folders. 
  • Collections is only available in the Box Web App, and not currently available for Box Drive. 

Assistance

For assistance, contact the Service Desk.