How to free up storage

Google Drive 101

Google Drive Cheat Sheet

Follow this link to learn how you can use the Google Drive interface.

support.google.com/a/users/answer/9300017

Features:

Cloud based Storage: Access for Files from any device

File Options:

  • Docs, Sheets, Forms, Slides, Drawings, Sites, MyMaps

Add Apps to Drive File Menu

  • Draw.io, PDF Editor, WeVideo, etc...

GSUITE TIPS

Shared Files

Files can be shared individually or through a shared folder

đź’ĄNew Sharing

Google Docs Sharing (1).pdf

Received Shared File?

    • Select Add to Drive to Make it Yours

In View Only?

    • Select File> Make a Copy for editable version

Share via a hyperlink:

    • Set share settings to anyone with link can view (Advanced Settings)

    • Copy link

    • In your file or email highlight text to hyperlink

    • Ctrl + k for link box

    • Paste and Add link

Searching in Drive

Use the Search box. Hit Enter to get all entries.

Search by file type, date or collaborator.

Uploading Files

1. Click and Drag from your downloads toolbar at the bottom of your screen to drive or any file.

2. Click and Drag through tabs.

3. Select "New" (blue button)> Upload file/folder> Select file from your computer.

To upload video files from Youtube. First download Youtube videos using savefromnet .Once it downloads you can upload to Google Drive.

Shortcuts

  • SHIFT + Z TO SAVE DOCUMENTS TO MULTIPLE FOLDERS

  • Hold Down Shift while selecting a group of files in a row.

  • Hold down Ctrl to create a group of individual files.

Tips and Tricks for All Files

Use Explore in Tools to search Google within a File

Search Folders

Highlight Folder, Right Click, Select Search Folder


Copy Folders

Add Copy Folder App in Webstore to Chrome

Follow prompts

You can only copy folders you have the right to View