Share a file or folder by inviting people
To share folders or to share files when Get a link isn’t available, you can invite people.
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Go to the site library that has the file or folder you want to share.
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Right-click the file you want to share, and then select Share.
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In the Share dialog box on the Invite people tab, type names or email addresses of people you want to share the file or folder with.
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Select a permission setting, such as Can edit.
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If you want, type a message to be included with an email that’s sent to all invitees. The email includes a link to the shared file.
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If you don't want to send an email, uncheck Send an email invitation (you may need to click Show Options first).
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Click Share.