Learning Google Drive from Scratch

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.

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.

Enable the default conversion setting in Google Drive to automatically convert uploaded office documents to Google Docs editors format.

Learn how to download files from Google Drive by right-clicking, downloading single items or folders as zip archives, and exporting Google Docs or Slides as PDFs and other formats.

Delete and recover files in Google Drive by moving them to trash, restoring items, and permanently deleting with empty trash, understanding the 30-day default retention.

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.

Move files in Google Drive by dragging and dropping or using move to, navigate folders, and relocate multiple items from root to a folder or back to my drive.

Learn to switch between thumbnail (grid) view and list view in google drive using the top-right toggle, and see details like last modified and owner in the list.

Learn to view details and activity for files and folders in Google Drive, see last edited times, size, location, and edits by others, and manage descriptions and download permissions.

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.

Learn how to mark files and folders as starred in Google Drive to gain instant access, using right-click to add to starred and remove from the list when needed.

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.

Explore how to preview files in Google Drive without opening them by right-clicking and selecting preview, displaying content in a preview window. Preview office documents and photos, and add comments.

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.

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.

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.

Change file ownership in Google Drive by sharing settings, switching from viewer/editor to another account, with notification and potential loss of access for the previous owner.

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.

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.

Turn off the suggested files section in Google Drive by opening settings, going to the general tab, and unchecking the source adjusted files in my drive to hide listed files.

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.

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.

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.

Download backup and sync and install it to connect your computer with Google Drive and start syncing files and folders.

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.

Understand how the backup and sync tool connects your computer to Google Drive, uploads and syncs files across devices with an internet connection, and manages local space and restoration.

Learn how to sync selected folders from your computer to Google Drive using backup and sync, and manage this process in Google Drive preferences.

Explore how synced items work in Google Drive, including how deleting locally updates Google Drive, restoring items, and configuring removal options to avoid deleting both copies accidentally.

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.

Learn how to share files directly from the desktop using Google Drive backup and sync, including viewing on web, copying links, and inviting collaborators.

Master file management techniques with Google Drive by applying the essentials taught in this course and embark on your future journey of managing your files.