"Google" -disk: how to use? Professional versions

When Google Drive was first launched, it acted as a place to download and store files in the "Cloud" so that they can be accessed from any PC. Over time, as technology evolved, the Google Docs service appeared, which now serves as a hub for creating documents and office tools. Today you can even install applications in Drive to extend its functionality even more. To get the most out of the service, you need to know in detail what the "Google Disk" is and how to use it.

Initial settings

First of all, you need to configure it. Sign in to the Google Drive website using your Google Account. If you do not have an account, you can create it for free. "Google Disk" provides the ability to store files in the "Cloud", and through the web interface to create documents and forms.

Upload the files to "Google Drive". How to use the download? There are two ways to do this. You can create documents in Google Drive directly or download files from your PC. To create a new file, click the New button. To download from the device, press the Up Arrow button next to the CREATE button.

Choose how you want your files displayed. You can see them with large icons (grid) or as a list (sheet). The list mode will show you the name of each document and the date and time when it was last changed. The grid mode will display each file as a preview of its first page. You can change the mode by clicking on the button next to the gear icon in the upper corner of the page on the right.

How to use "Google Drive" on your computer? Using the navigation bar on the left, you can browse the files. The menu item "My Drive" is the place where all your downloaded documents and folders are saved with any settings. "Sharing" contains files shared with you by other users of "Google Drive." "Tags" are documents that you have noted as important.

You can transfer files and folders to "Google Drive" to organize them at your discretion.

"Google disk": how to use files?

Select the checkbox to select multiple documents. After that, various actions for the selected files will be available to you. If you use the appearance of large icons, a checkmark appears when you hover the mouse over the document. More options can be found in the "Advanced" menu.

Click the folder icon marked "+" to create a new folder in Drive. You can create directories inside others to organize files.

You can search through your documents and folders using the search bar at the top of the Google Drive page on the right. "Google Drive" will search through titles, content and owners.

Data warehouse "Google Drive": how to use on the phone?

If you want to use the service on your mobile device, there is a Google Drive app for iOS and Android, which provides access to files from your smartphone or tablet. You can download it free of charge from the corresponding online store. However, such services may not have the full functionality of editing, it largely depends on the version of the browser. You can easily figure out how to use "Google Disk" on "Android", since the menu is practically the same as the computer one.

How to start working with documents?

Click the "New" button. You will see a menu that gives you the right to choose which of the documents you want to create in "Google Disk." How to use the existing file types? You are offered several options by default, the rest you can add by clicking on the appropriate link at the bottom of the menu:

• "Folder" - creates a folder in My Drive to organize the data.
• "Document" - opens a text-type document. You can make formatting and adjusting the page using the tools located at the top. It is possible to export data to Microsoft Word, OpenOffice, PDF and other types of programs.
• "Presentation" - suggests running the equivalent of Microsoft PowerPoint. The data can be exported in a variety of formats: Microsoft PowerPoint, PDF, JPG and so on.

• "Spreadsheet" - provides an empty table. The data can be exported to Microsoft Excel, PDF, CSV, OpenOffice and similar formats.
• "Form" - allows you to work with forms that you can fill out on the Internet. They can be exported to CSV files.

Creating a file in Google Drive

After selecting the document type, you will open an empty file. If you selected "Presentation" or "Form", the application wizard settings will open, which will help you in setting up a new document.

At the top of the page, click on the gray text "No name ". The "Rename document" window appears, which allows you to change the file name.

Start work with the document. Google Drive has most of the basic functions, but advanced services may not be available. The document is saved automatically when the work continues.

If you want your file to be compatible with similar programs, open the "File" menu and find "Download as". A menu will appear offering the available formats. Make the right choice. You will be prompted to enter a file name and choose a location to upload. When the document is downloaded, it will be presented in the format that you selected.

How do I share a document?

Click "File" and "Share", or click on the corresponding blue button at the top right to open the general settings. You can specify who can view the file, and who can edit it.

Copy the link at the top of the document for transfer to the users you want to share it with. You can use the buttons located below to quickly share via Gmail, Google+, Facebook or Twitter.

Change the settings for access to the document can be done by clicking the "Change ..." button. By default, the file is private, and you must invite users to have access to it. You can change these options to allow it to be viewed by everyone.

To publish a document, presentation, or spreadsheet, click File and select Publish to the Internet. This functionality creates a copy of the file that anyone can see. It becomes a separate web page that is not related to your source document. This allows you to share information with someone without changing the sharing settings.

The published document can not be changed. You can still edit only the source file, which remains in the "Google Drive". How to use the settings is described above.

If you have a printer installed or have access to a Google Cloud printer, you can print documents. Click on the "File" menu and select "Print" from the bottom of the list. You can specify which pages to print, and also create a page layout.

The preview will open after clicking the "Print" button, and you can select your printer by clicking on the "Edit" button. This can be useful if you are trying to access the Google Cloud printer from another location.

Rollback to the old version of the document

If you made many changes to the document and realized that you need to return to the old version, you can use the History tool to view old copies. Open the document and select "File" from the menu. Click on "View Change History", and then a box will appear with a list of your edits on the right side of the page.

You can click on each change point in the list and view the file. If you find an old copy that you want to save, click the "Restore this link" tab.

Download Google Drive sync for your computer

As you can see, the instruction on what "Google Drive" is and how to use it, does not present any complexity. If you want, you can also synchronize your local files with Google Drive. If you want to install such a program, click on the link located on the main page "Google Drive".

After you download the application, install it and log in to your Google account. The folder will be placed on the desktop, it will give you quick access to all the files of Google Drive. Drag any files that you want to add to your Google Drive store in it, and they will be automatically downloaded. When the document is successfully loaded, it displays a green check mark for the icon.