Getting Started with Google Drive:
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To get the new Google Drive, click on the Settings menu and choose Experience the new Drive.
The new Google Drive is the same Google Drive you know and love, just faster and works more like you’re used to on your computer. You can:
New Drive
Create, add, or upload a file or folder
Create or add a file of folder by clicking on New. Then, click on one of the icons below to take an action.
Old Drive
Icon
Action
Create a folder: Just add a folder name and click Create.
Upload a file: Choose a file and click Open.
Upload a folder: Select a folder and click Upload.
Create a new file: Just click on the file type you want to create.
New Drive
Add or find files shared with you
To easily add or find files shared with you, click on Incoming on the left-hand side navigation. Then, click on one of the icons below to take an action.
Old Drive
Icon
Action
Locate a file in “My Drive”. You’ll only see this icon if you’ve already added the file to “My Drive”.
Add a file to “My Drive”.
See more actions you can take.
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