Google Drive

February 17, 2022: New filters: Search chips

Google Drive has rolled out a new feature called Search chips, which will make it easier for users to search for files in Google Drive. You can use search chips by entering a keyword in Drive’s search bar. And below the search bar, six different dropdown menus are shown: Location, File Type, People, Last Modified, Title only and To do. Selecting from these menus will filter your search results accordingly.

This new feature is now available to all Workspace users, including G Suite Basic and Business users.

Sep 18, 2020: Delete After 30 Days

Starting on October 13th, files in trash will automatically delete after 30 days. Prior to this change, Google Drive would keep all the files in trash permanently unless you go in and delete them manually.

You can also set permissions for a group of certain people to view, comment or edit for the content. It is of high efficiency in both your work and daily life.

With Google Drive, you can:

• Store your files and access them anytime safely.
• Share files and folders easily and instantly.
• Search for any files by name and content.
• Set different access levels to let others view, edit or comment.
• View your content, see file details and activiity quickly.
• Support offline viewing.
• Access pictures and videos from Google Photos.