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What is Google Drive?
What is Google Drive?
Google Drive is a cloud-based storage service that enables users to store and access files online. Google Drive can store documents, photos and more across multiple devices including mobile devices, tablets and PCs.
Google Drive integrates with Google's other services including Google Docs, Gmail, Android, Chrome, YouTube and Google Analytics
Google Drive - How to Guide
Google Drive - How to Guide
Create a new folder
Create a new folder
On the left, click New > Folder
Enter a name for the folder
Click Create
Create a new document
Create a new document
On the left, click New
Select Docs, Sheets, Slides or Forms
Shortcuts
New folder - Shift + F
New Google Doc - Shift + T
New Google Slides - Shift + P
New Google Sheet - Shift + S
New Google Form - Shift + O
Upload Files & Folders
Upload Files & Folders
At the top left, click New > File Upload or Folder Upload.
Choose the file or folder you want to upload.
Alternatively, you can drag and drop the folder from your computer straight into Google Drive.
Sharing a folder or file
Sharing a folder or file
Select the file or folder you want to share. (Hold Shift to select multiple files or folders).
Click Share at the top (Icon with a person and +) .
Enter the email address you want to share with.
To decide what role people will have on your file, select Viewer, Commenter, or Editor.
Choose to notify people.
If you want to notify people that you shared an item with them, check the box next to Notify people. If you notify people, each email address you enter will be included in the email.
Click Send or Share.
Access Google Drive offline
Access Google Drive offline
Click on the Gear icon at the top to access Drive settings.
Check the box next to "Create, open, and edit your recent Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides files on this device while offline."
Convert Microsoft Office files to Google files
Convert Microsoft Office files to Google files
Automatically when uploaded
Click on the Gear icon at the top to access Drive settings.
Check the box next to "Convert uploaded files to Google Docs editor format.
Convert an existing file
Right Click the file
Select Open with
Select the appropriate Google tool.
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