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Documents file and folder sync states including sync in progress, sync errors, paused sync, account attention, online-only files, locally available files, and always-available local copies.
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Pattern Decisions This Source Supports
| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sync state | Choose sync state when local and remote copies both matter and their reconciliation status affects trust, next action, or data integrity. | The sync surface never upgrades local saved or queued work to synced until the remote system confirms acceptance. | OneDrive supports visible sync states for in-progress, error, paused, online-only, locally available, and offline-available files. |
Comparisons supported by this source
- Sync state vs offline state vs progress bar vs error state
OneDrive provides product examples for sync in progress, sync error, paused sync, online-only, locally available, and always-available file states.
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