7 Google Drive Tips Every User Should Know!

Seven Google Drive Tips

Scott Friesen demonstrates seven ways to manage files and create content more efficiently in Google Drive:

1. Use keyboard shortcuts: Select a file or folder and press N to rename it, or press period (.) to open its sharing settings.
2. Restrict downloads when sharing: In a file’s sharing settings, open the gear menu and uncheck the option that allows viewers and commenters to download, print, or copy the file.
3. Use the Explore tool: In a document, use Explore to search the web, find images to drag into the document, or locate relevant files in Drive.
4. Color-code folders: Right-click a folder and choose Change color to highlight important folders or visually group related ones.
5. Save web images directly to Drive: Right-click an image while browsing and choose Save image to Google Drive. You can rename it before saving.
6. Search within a specific folder: Right-click a folder and choose Search within to limit results to that location.
7. Dictate text with voice typing: In a document, place the cursor where you want to begin, select Tools → Voice typing, and click the microphone to transcribe speech. The transcript may need editing and punctuation.

Main speaker/source: Scott Friesen of Simpletivity.