Google Drive Essential Training (2021)
1h 19mBeginner2021-03-09
Authors
Jess Stratton
LinkedIn Learning Staff Author, Tech Consultant
Course details
Learn how to work smarter with Google Drive. In this course, Jess Stratton explains how to get started with this popular cloud-based file storage and word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software. Jess explains how Google Drive fits into the productivity suite from Google and shows how to navigate the interface. She goes into the differences between Drive and Docs, and shares how to organize, sync, and locate your Drive files. She also demonstrates how to create and edit documents, spreadsheets, presentation slides, and drawings. Plus, Jess explores how to share your files and leverage the mobile app.
Skills covered
Google WorkspaceGoogle DriveCloud Storage AppsGoogleEssential TrainingBusiness Software and Tools
Concepts
Introduction
- Do more than store files with Google Drive
Get Started with Google Drive
- Access Google Drive with your account
- Navigate the web interface
- Understand Google Drive file types
Work with Files
- Upload files via the web
- Upload and sync files with the desktop app
- Convert files to Google Doc format
- Download files and folders
- Delete and recover files
- Purchase additional storage space
Organize and Search Google Drive
- Work with folders
- Change the view and sort order
- Use stars to group files
- Create workspaces for projects
- Search files and folders
- Explore files with the preview lightbox
Work with Google Docs
- Use Docs Sheets Slides and Forms
- Understand the shared interface
- Create and edit a drawing
- Insert export and email drawings
Collaborate with Google Docs
- Share files with other Google users
- Use shared drives with coworkers
- Work with files that are shared with you
- Work with revisions
- Edit a file simultaneously with another Google user
Use Google Drive on a Mobile Device
- Navigate the Google Drive app
Conclusion
- Take Drive further by mastering Google Docs