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Step 1: Sign into the Google Drive website with your Google account.
If you don‘t have a Google account, you can create one for free. Google Drive will allow you to
store your files in the cloud, as well as create documents and forms through the Google Drive
web interface.
Step 2: Add files to your drive.
There are two ways to add files to your drive. You can create Google Drive documents,
or you can upload files from your computer. To create a new file, click the CREATE
button. To upload a file, click the ―Up Arrow‖ button next to the CREATE button.
Step 3: Change the way your files are displayed.
You can choose to display files by large icons (Grid) or as a list (List). The List mode
will show you at a glance the owner of the document and when it was last modified. The
Grid mode will show each file as a preview of its first page. You can change the mode
by clicking the buttons next to the gear icon in the upper right corner of the page.
Step 4: Use the navigation bar on the left side to browse your files.
―My Drive‖ is where all of your uploaded files and folders are stored. ―Shared with Me‖
are documents and files that have been shared with you by other Drive users. ―Starred‖
files are files that you have marked as important, and ―Recent‖ files are the ones you
have most recently edited.
•You can drag and drop files and folders around your Drive to organize them as you see
fit.
•Click the Folder icon with a ―+‖ sign to create a new folder in your Drive. You can
create folders inside of other folders to organize your files.
Step 5: Search for files.
You can search through your Google Drive documents and folders using the search bar
at the top of your page. Google Drive will search through titles, content, and owners. If a
file is found with the exact term in the title, it will appear under the search bar as you
type so that you can quickly select it.
Step 6: Click the NEW button.
A menu will appear that allows you to choose what type of document you want to
create. You have several options by default, and more can be added by clicking the
―More ― link at the bottom of the menu:
Step 7: Create a new file.
Once you‘ve selected your document type, you will be taken to your blank document. If
you chose Google Docs/Sheets/Slides , you will be greeted by a wizard that will help
you configure the feel of your document.
Step 8: Name the file.
At the top of the page, click the italic gray text that says ―Untitled <file type>‖. When
you click it, the ―Rename document‖ window will appear, allowing you to change the
name of your file.
Step 9: Edit your document.
Begin writing your document as you would in its commercially-equivalent. You will
most likely find that Google Drive has most of the basic features, but advanced features
you may be used to not being available.
[Link] document saves automatically as you work on it.
Step 10: Export and convert the file.
If you want to make your file compatible with similar programs, click File and place
your cursor over ―Download As‖. A menu will appear with the available formats.
Choose the format that best suits your needs. You will be asked to name the file and
select a download location. When the file is downloaded, it will be in the format you
choose.
Step 11: Share your document.
Click File and select Share, or click the blue Share button in the upper right corner to
open the Sharing settings. You can specify who can see the file as well as who can edit it.
Other Capabilities
1. Edit photos
2. Listen Music
3. Do drawings
4. Merge PDFs