Directions - Google Drive - Move File to Google Drive

The software to open and edit a document is kept separate from the document data file you create. The document data files you create can be stored on your Google Drive even if Google doesn't have the software to open the file. So a laptop document file, like a Microsoft Word document, can be saved into a Google Drive folder. Anyone with access to that folder will be able to open the file, provided they are using a device with the software needed to open and edit it. Keeping all your documents in your Google Drive not only makes them more accessible but it also frees up data on your laptop and district servers.

Step 1

On your laptop open your Google Drive by accessing the icon in the Google Waffle Menu or by going to drive.google.com in your browser.

Step 2

Open folders in your Drive to navigate to the destination folder you've selected for the files you are moving to your Drive.

Step 3

Minimize the window so you can see the laptop's desktop but still see the destination folder.

Step 4

Select the file(s) or folder(s) you would like moved. Click and hold the mouse button down and drag the item(s) on top of the icon for the destination folder in your Drive.

Step 5

The icon may change while you are dragging it to show a + symbol which indicates you are over a location it could be added. When you are above the destination folder icon release your mouse so the files release into the folder. It should show you a processing bar telling you the files are being transferred.

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