GENERAL
The PRIMARY purpose of Google Drive.
Google Drive is a cloud-based storage service that allows you to store, access, and organize your files online. It helps you keep your documents, images, and other files in one place and access them from any device with an internet connection.
This is how to delete a document in Google DRIVE.
Three dots and the trash can or
control + click to move to trash
Use the search bar.
How to find a specific file quickly.
True or False
It is possible for two or more people to be working on a Drive document simultaneously.
TRUE
What does granting "View" permission to a user on a Google Drive file mean?
The user can only view the file but cannot make any changes
True or False:
You can work in Google Drive when you are OFFLINE.
TRUE!!
Then it will synch your files once you are back online.
This is how to rename a file in DRIVE.
open the doc and change it's title
OR use the three dots.
OR control click
By name or by date modified.
What are two ways to share a document with someone else?
1. From within the doc - Share
2. From the Drive menu - SHARE
Question 4: True or False
Changing your Google password regularly is a good security practice, even if you haven't experienced any security issues.
TRUE
These are three advantages of Google Drive.
Anywhere, Anytime Access
Any device that can access the internet
Collaborative Tools
Real-Time Collaboration
Automatic File Synchronization:
Integration with Google Workspace
The procedure to put a document into an existing folder.
drag and drop
or 3 dots to organize, move, select folder
By document TYPE or document OWNER.
Two ways documents can be FILTERED in Drive.
This feature in Google docs allows team members to provide feedback without directly altering the text.
What is COMMENTING?
Why is it important to be cautions when downloading files from the Internet? And what is one tip to consider when choosing whether or not to download.
Being cautious can prevent malware and security threats.
Download only from trusted sources
Scan files with antivirus software
These are 4 of the different kinds of documents you can CREATE from within Google DRIVE.
Docs. Sheets. Slides. Forms. Drawings.
Sites, Maps
Color code them!
This feature can take you to all the previous iterations of your document.
What is revision history?
Students can work on the same document simultaneously.
Can work from anywhere.
Changes can be seen in real-time.
Why is it important to sign out of your
Google Drive account when using a shared computer or a device that isn't yours?
Logging out prevents unauthorized access to your DRIVE. Forgetting to sign out could allow someone else to access, edit, or delete your files. They could also send email or messages pretending to be you.
This is 9 of the document types that can be uploaded and stored in Google Drive.
Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Drawings, Microsoft office files, PDF files, Images, Audio and Video files, plain text tiles, Zip files
Drag and Drop OR navigate to the Organization tab, select move, select target folder.
How to put or move a file into an already existing folder.
owner:kfogarty@pbday type:presentation
Example of advanced search operators to target specific documents.
What are the three different types of access you can grant to another user?
view, comment, edit
What is the first thing you should do if you notice any suspicious activity in your Google Drive account, such as unexpected file changes or unfamiliar access?
Change password immediately!