Organize your files in Google Drive
To organize your files in Drive, you can create folders to make files easier to find and share with others.
Create a folder
- Go to drive.google.com.
- On the left, click New
Folder.
- Enter a name for the folder.
- Click Create.
Folder.Move a file or folder
You can move an item from anywhere in Google Drive: the main window, the left panel, or search results.
- Go to drive.google.com.
- Right-click the item you want to move.
- Click Move to…
- Choose or create a folder, then click Move.
Drag to a folder
- Go to drive.google.com.
- Click and hold the item you want to move.
- Move the item over the folder and release it.
Tip: Use the left panel to move items into any folder in Google Drive.
Save an item to multiple folders
- Go to drive.google.com.
- Click the item you want to move.
- On your keyboard, press Shift + z.
- Choose the folder you want.
- Click Add here.
Make a copy of a file
- Go to drive.google.com.
- Right-click a file.
- Click Make a copy
.
Note: You can’t copy folders, only files.
Delete a file or folder
- Go to drive.google.com.
- Right-click the file or folder you want to delete.
- Click Remove.
If you accidentally put an item in the trash, you can restore your item.
Note: To select multiple files and folders, hold down Command (Mac) or Ctrl (Windows) as you click.
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