Checking if your file is saved on OneDrive Cloud If you want to check your OneDrive file online, Just click this blue cloud icon on the bottom right side of your desktop If your OneDrive icon is grey or you are not logged in, please proceed to theĀ  How to Login to OneDrive Section. This box will appear, showing the status of what is happening in your OneDrive app. To View your files online copy or back up. Simply click on the View Online icon and it will automatically opens up your browser and redirect you to your portal account where you can access and view your files online Your OneDrive Online file copies will be look like or similar to this Cloud Version: The version stored online in the OneDrive cloud. You can compare it to your local OneDrive folder if your files are on the cloud versus your local copies. Local Version: The version stored on your computer's hard drive.