Overview and Tips
Overview and Tips
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How do I use Google Drive?
How do I use Google Drive?
Google has nearly all you need to learn Drive! Check out the organized content in the Google Workspace Learning Center.
HINT: Use this icon to view any "Click-and-Learn" slides (below) in full screen.
Sharing & Permissions
Sharing & Permissions
Head to the Sharing & Permissions page to learn about:
Sharing Permission Options
Modifying the URL (magic!)
"Publish to the web" with HTML code
Shared Drives (Formerly "Team" Drives)
Shared Drives (Formerly "Team" Drives)
Main Differences between Shared (Team) Drives and My Drive:
Main Differences between Shared (Team) Drives and My Drive:
Ownership: Shared Drives and files are owned by the team, not individuals.
Roles (Permissions): Shared Drives have slightly different sharing permissions from My Drive. View the roles and their permissions here.
Link-Share Settings: You cannot make a Shared Drive file “Public,” but you can turn on link-sharing for in-district visibility.
Appearance: Shared Drives allow you to choose a header/theme.
Roles (Types of Members)
Roles (Types of Members)
Manager (was “Full access") - can do everything, including adding/removing members
Content Manager (new as of Oct. 2018, and the default role for new members of the Team Drive) - can edit, reorganize, and delete content, but cannot modify Team Drive membership
Contributor (was “Edit access”) -
Commenter (was “Comment access”)
Viewer (was “View access”)
More Great Resources
More Great Resources
Google Drive Help Pages: Shared Drives
Shared (Team) Drives versus My Drive (from University of Michigan): Differences
G Suite Learning Center: Shared Drives
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