Step by Step guide to upload, create and share files on Google Drive.

Okay so here are the steps to use Google Drive on your PC/Laptop and share the files all around the world.

1^St requirement is to create a Google account by filling in all your details and then go to drive.google.com and then follow the below steps and you are done!

Step 1:

Fill in all your details and get started with all the services provided by Google .

Step 2:

This is how the page will look like once you are signed into Google drive account.

Step 3:

Click on the upload button in red and you will see 2 options. Either Files or Folders. Choose any 1 that you want to upload.

Step 4:

If you have selected “Files” then select a file from your computer and click “Open”. Or if you have selected  “Folder” Then select a folder and click “Open”.

Step 5:

You see the file being uploaded in a pop up window and then you get a message saying that your file has been uploaded.

Step 6:

Once this is done you can view your file/folder on the dashboard With the file sharing permissions. It shows that you are the “Owner” of that particular file.

Step 7:

Also You can create a doc file, ppt, spreadsheet, forms or a drawing from your drive. Select any one option and you are good to go.

Step 8:

This is a sample doc file created in Google Drive. As seen all the changes you make are saved and shown immediately as pointed out in the image.

Step 9:

Save your file before you can share it with anyone else.

Step 10:

You can choose with whom you want to share your file in the visibility option. The other person can either

• View only
• Edit
• Comment

Choose any one of the choices and you are ready to share a file with desired file sharing permissions.

Step 11:

Select a file and click on More .

Click on share.

Step 12:

When you click on ‘Get shareable link’ you get a link that you can post it anywhere like your website, blog and help people to get access directly. You get 3 choices here as well.

•      Anyone with link can view
•       Anyone on the web
•       Specific people

Or you can even mention the email id of those with whom you want to share your files with.

Step 13:

 At the bottom, you can check how much space is used and how much space is remaining in your account.

So hope these steps will help you to now use Google drive and feel hassle free in life and manage your data more efficiently and smartly as well.

Source: Google Drive( www.drive.google.com )

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