Learning Google Drive from Scratch

Name: Learning Google Drive from Scratch
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Manage Files in Cloud Drive Easily

Created byPratik Pradhan

Last updated 9/2023

English

What you'll learn

Google Drive
File Management
File Backup
Cloud File
Cloud Storage
Web Storage

Course content

5 sections • 33 lectures • 1h 1m total length

Accessing Google Drive through Google Account1:27
Interface and its Options2:25

Uploading Files1:36
Log into Google Drive, click new, choose file upload or folder upload, select files, and start the upload while monitoring progress, with options to cancel or retry.
Converting Office Files to Native Google Docs Editors Format2:23
Upload office files to Google Drive and open them in Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides. Convert Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to Google Docs Editors formats and save them in Drive.
Set Default Conversion Setting for Office Documents1:32
Enable the default conversion setting in Google Drive to automatically convert uploaded office documents to Google Docs editors format.
Ways to Download Files2:09
Deleting and Recovering Deleted Files2:03
Managing Folders and Sub Folders1:57
Create new folders in Google Drive by right-clicking, naming them, and color-coding for quick visual organization; navigate the folder hierarchy and return to My Drive to access files.
Moving Files within Drive1:22
File View Options0:49
Details and Activities2:08
Recent Files and Files as Per Size1:14
Open Google Drive, click recent to view recently edited files with timestamps and editors; click the size option to sort files from largest to smallest, or reverse the order.
Starred Items1:36
Search Options2:31
Explore Google Drive search options to filter results by file type, owner, location, and last modified date, and learn to search within documents for keywords like budget.
Preview Options1:23
Creating Shortcuts for Files1:12
Create shortcuts in Google Drive to access files from different locations; right-click, add shortcut to Google Drive, choose a destination, then double-click to open the file from its folder.

File Sharing1:18
Learn how to share files in Google Drive by right-clicking to set permissions, entering emails, and assigning editor or commenter roles. Generate public links with restricted or open access.
Accessing Shared Files0:44
Access shared files in google drive by clicking 'shared with me' in the left sidebar or inbox, then open the file and comment for the other user to view.
File Ownership Change2:08
Printing Files from Preview1:35
Learn to print files directly from Google Drive using the preview window, selecting a printer (including pdf), and adjusting paper size, orientation, scaling, and other print settings.

Option to Purchase Extra Space0:46
Learn how to upgrade from the free 15 GB of Google Drive storage by purchasing extra storage, with 100 GB basic, 200 GB standard, and 2 TB premium options.
Turning off Suggested Files Section0:59
Connecting Apps in Google Drive2:28
Learn how to connect and manage apps in Google Drive by using the settings and apps marketplace. Install, authorize permissions, and disconnect apps as needed.
Accessing Integrated Google Apps1:32
Explore how Google Drive integrates with Google apps, create Docs, Sheets, Slides, or Forms from the new button, install apps from the marketplace, and set up for school.
Using App Add-Ons for File Access5:56
Preview, convert, and edit PDFs in Google Drive by opening them as Google Docs, then connect add-on apps like Lumin PDF and Smallpdf to access files.

Downloading Backup and Sync0:49
Setting up Backup and Sync with your Google Account3:22
Set up backup and sync with your Google account to back up desktop files to Google Drive, upload photos and videos to Google Photos, and manage which folders to sync.
Understanding Folder Syncing Process2:50
Syncing Selected Folders in Google Drive1:57
Learn how to sync selected folders from your computer to Google Drive using backup and sync, and manage this process in Google Drive preferences.
Synced Items Options1:34
Accessing Google Drive Through FTP2:46
Learn to access Google Drive as an FTP-like drive by installing drive software, mapping a drive letter, signing in, and treating Google Drive as a separate cloud-synced drive.
Sharing Files Directly from Desktop2:06
Goodbye0:27

Requirements

Basic Computer Knowledge

Description

Google Drive is a free-to-use Cloud Storage service by Google. You can use this service from a web browser and install an application on your computer to back up your files safely.

In this course, we will explore how we can upload, manage, and backup your files to this service so that your file is always organized and is always within your access.

We will first see how we can access Google Drive and explore its interface from a web browser. We will then see how we can upload files and manage Documents, Spreadsheets, and Presentation Slide file types from the application.

We will then explore how we can download the files from Google Drive onto our computer as well and explore file recovery features on it.

We will see how we can manage our folders and folder colors and see how we can view various properties of the files stored on our Google Drive.

Then, we will explore the search features that let us find the exact file that we want.

We will then see how we can utilize the share options to easily share our files with others for collaboration purposes.

We will also explore the service options to integrate Google Drive with other web applications.

We will then see how we can use the Backup and Sync application to back up files from our computer to Google Drive.

Finally, we will end the course.

Who this course is for:

Beginners

Learning Google Drive from Scratch

What you'll learn

Explore related topics

Course content

Getting Started2 lectures • 4min

File Management Options14 lectures • 24min

Sharing Options4 lectures • 6min

Service Options5 lectures • 12min

Backup and Sync and FTP Access and Wrap Up8 lectures • 16min

Requirements

Description

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