the link you get. If you want to include the link in a message with a limited number of characters (such as a text message), or share the link in a printed document, click Shorten to make the URL shorter. This makes the link look nicer and easier for people to enter manually in the address bar. Note If your Microsoft account is set with Family Safety, and your parent has turned off contact management, you can only share files with people who are already on your contact list, and you can't create public folders.