Google Drive (for dummies)

1. GOOGLE DRIVE
(for dummies)
DOMINIC CUSHNAN @domcushnan

2. Google Drive is a file storage and
synchronization service created by Google.
It allows users to store files in the cloud, share
files, and edit documents, spreadsheets, and
presentations with collaborators.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Drive

3. CREATING
DOCUMENTS, SPREADSHEETS
& PRESENTATIONS

4. To create a new document, spreadsheet, or presentation:
1. Open the Docs, Sheets, or Slides home screen that matches the type of file
you want to create:
▹ Documents: docs.google.com
▹ Spreadsheets: sheets.google.com
▹ Presentations: slides.google.com
2. In the bottom right corner of the screen, click the + button. This will create
and open your new document, spreadsheet, or presentation.
CREATING DOCUMENTS, SPREADSHEETS & PRESENTATIONS
Source: https://support.google.com/

5. Docs
CREATING DOCUMENTS, SPREADSHEETS & PRESENTATIONS

6. Sheets
CREATING DOCUMENTS, SPREADSHEETS & PRESENTATIONS

7. Slides
CREATING DOCUMENTS, SPREADSHEETS & PRESENTATIONS

8. You can also create new documents, spreadsheets, and presentations straight
from the following URLs:
▹ Docs:
▸ docs.google.com/create
▸ google.com/docs/create
▹ Sheets:
▸ sheets.google.com/create
▹ Slides:
▸ slides.google.com/create
▸ google.com/slides/create
CREATING DOCUMENTS, SPREADSHEETS & PRESENTATIONS
Source: https://support.google.com/

9. New blank document
CREATING DOCUMENTS, SPREADSHEETS & PRESENTATIONS

10. New blank spreadsheet
CREATING DOCUMENTS, SPREADSHEETS & PRESENTATIONS

11. New blank presentation
CREATING DOCUMENTS, SPREADSHEETS & PRESENTATIONS

12. SAVING A
DOCUMENT, SPREADSHEET
OR PRESENTATION

13. When you're online, your Google files will save as you type.
Save as you go
Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides automatically saves as you type. You don't
need to click a save button.
Note: On Google Sheets, you need to click outside of the cell you're typing in to save.
SAVING A DOCUMENT, SPREADSHEET OR PRESENTATION
Source: https://support.google.com/

14. Download a copy of your file
1. Open a document, spreadsheet, or presentation.
2. Click the File menu.
3. Hover over Download as and choose one of the file types.
4. The file will download to your computer using the selected file type.
SAVING A DOCUMENT, SPREADSHEET OR PRESENTATION
Source: https://support.google.com/

15. Download a copy of your file
SAVING A DOCUMENT, SPREADSHEET OR PRESENTATION

16. SHARING
DOCUMENTS, SPREADSHEETS
OR PRESENTATIONS

17. If you want to send a file or folder to someone so that they can view, edit, or
comment on it, you can share it with them directly in Google Drive, Docs,
Sheets, or Slides, or through a link or email attachment.
Anyone you share the file or folder with will see changes made as they happen
so that everyone can be on the same page and you can get feedback quickly.
SHARING DOCUMENTS, SPREADSHEETS OR PRESENTATIONS
Source: https://support.google.com/

18. In this video, you’ll learn
how to share your files
with individual people and
with groups, and how to
choose what others can
do with a file.
SHARING DOCUMENTS, SPREADSHEETS OR PRESENTATIONS
Source: https://support.google.com/