Main Functions

• Collaboration
• Sharing
• Backing up Personal Data

Creating Documents

To create a new Google Doc, Sheet, Slide, Form, Drawing, or Folder:

1. Click New.
2. A drop down menu will appear and you can select what file type you wish to create.

Working with Existing Documents

• Uploading Files
• Exporting Files

Organizing Documents

• Creating Folders, Moving or Deleting Files and Folders, Copying Files
• Sorting and Filtering Files
• Searching for Files

Things to Keep in Mind

If the owner of a file moves it to their Trash and then empties their Trash, the file will no longer be accessible by anyone.

Drew's Document Retention Policy

Please remember that Drew has a document retention policy which influences what you can store where (and for how long). Please review this policy and keep it in mind when using your Google Drive: Records Retention Policy

Drew's Responsible Use of University Data Policy

Also keep in mind the security of any information you are working with. Consult the Responsible Use of University Data Policy for more information.