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Working with Files in Google Drive

In this chapter you will learn how to work with files in Google Drive.
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Beginner Provider Eric Andal  7 Lessons ·  16m  in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Urdu, Chinese 

Course Description

In this chapter you will learn how to work with files in Google Drive. Learn how to upload files in your web browser, how to ensure files are synced with your Google Drive and local computer, saving and printing out your files, deleting and recovering files, using version history & restoring files, using and viewing folders as well as searching & sorting your folders.

What You'll Learn

  • Upload files from your local computer to Google Drive via the web browser
  • Sync files between your computer and Google Drive to keep them up to date
  • Save and print your document files
  • Delete files and recover them, and use version history to restore files
  • Use and view folders within Google Drive
  • Search and sort your files and folders

Key Takeaways

  • Files can be uploaded to Google Drive directly through your web browser.
  • Files can be synced between your local computer and Google Drive so both stay current.
  • Deleted files can be recovered, and version history lets you restore earlier versions of files.
  • Folders can be used and viewed to organize files in Google Drive.
  • Files and folders can be searched and sorted to help you locate them.

Frequently Asked Questions

What will I learn in this course?

You will learn how to work with files in Google Drive, including uploading files via the web browser, syncing files with your computer, saving and printing files, deleting and recovering files, using version history and restoring files, using and viewing folders, and searching and sorting folders.

What topics do the lessons cover?

The lessons cover Uploading Files Via the Web, Syncing Files to Your Desktop, Saving and Printing Files, Deleting and Recovering Files, Version History and Restoring Files, Using and Viewing Folders, and Searching and Sorting Folders.

What skills does this course help build?

This course helps build skills in File Handling, File Management, Google Docs, Google Drive, Google File Systems, and Google Storage.

Does this course cover recovering deleted files?

Yes. The course teaches how to delete files and recover them, and it also covers using version history and restoring files.