Transferring Files and Text

Issue/Question

How do I copy files and text between my computer and an AppStreaming app?

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Your experience with file and text transfers will vary dependent on the browser in use:

It is recommended to use OneDrive for file transfers. Reference the Saving Work With AppStreaming article for more information. If you have files not in OneDrive that you want to use in an AppStreaming computer, you can follow the instructions below.

Sending Files to AppStreaming Computer in a Browser

1. Expand Horizon's side menu.
2. Click Open File Transfer panel.
3. In the Upload tab, click Choose Files.
4. Navigate to and select the file(s) you want to work on.
5. Click Upload.
6. On the AppStreaming Computer, navigate to your Documents folder.
7. The uploaded file(s) will appear and can be opened to work on.

Saving Files from an AppStreaming Computer in a Browser

1. Expand Horizon's side menu.
2. Click Open File Transfer panel.
3. In the streamed app, click File > Save As.
4. Select Documents from the Quick Access pane.
5. Name the file as desired.
6. Click Save.
7. On the AppStreaming Computer, navigate to your Documents folder.
8. Right-click the file just saved. Select Copy.
9. In the File Transfer panel in your browser, click the Download tab.
10. The copied file will appear. Click (Download) to save the file to your computer's Downloads folder.

Copying Text to an AppStreaming Computer in a Browser

As noted above, copying text may only work one-way, if at all. For Safari on macOS, the Copy & Paste panel must be open for the feature to work:

1. Expand Horizon's side menu.
2. Click Open Copy & Paste panel.
3. On your computer, select and copy the text you want to use in the streamed app. It will appear in the panel.
4. You can now paste the text in the streamed app.

Copying Text from an AppStreaming Computer in a Browser

As noted above, copying text may only work one-way, if at all. For Firefox, when selecting to copy text, a box requesting approval will appear temporarily. Click OK to approve before the box disappears. For Safari on macOS, the Copy & Paste panel must be open for the feature to work:

1. Expand Horizon's side menu.
2. Click Open Copy & Paste panel.
3. In your streamed app, select and copy the text you want to use on your computer. It will appear in the panel.
4. Select and copy the text in the panel.
5. You can now paste the text on your computer.