Master Google Drive: Time-Saving Shortcuts You Need Now

Master Google Drive: Time-Saving Shortcuts You Need Now

Maximize your productivity and streamline your Google Drive experience with these powerful keyboard shortcuts. Get ready to work smarter, not harder!

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

April 25, 2024

Are you constantly clicking and navigating through menus in Google Drive? 

Do you wish there was a faster way to manage your files and folders?  

Here's a Cool Tip.  Use Keyboard Shortcuts in Google Drive.

Google Drive is a cloud-based file storage and synchronization service created by Google.

If so, it's time to embrace the power of Google Drive shortcuts. These quick key combinations will save you valuable time and transform how you interact with this cloud storage giant.

Here's how to do it.

• Go to Google Drive, drive.google.com
• Use these Cool Tip shortcuts:
• Search: / (forward slash) – find any file in seconds
• New Document: Ctrl + Alt + N (Windows) or Cmd + Option + N (Mac) – launch Docs, Sheets, and more instantly
• Open a File: Ctrl + O (Windows) or Cmd + O (Mac)
• Select Multiple Files: Hold Shift and click, or use arrow keys
• Rename a File: F2 (Windows/ChromeOS) or Enter (Mac)
• Move Files: Ctrl + X (Cut), then Ctrl + V (Paste)

Pro Tip: Get the full list of shortcuts directly in Drive by pressing Ctrl + / (Windows/ChromeOS) or Cmd + / (Mac).

fig. 1 - Google Drive - Keyboard Shortcuts

These shortcuts allow users to be significantly faster when navigating and taking actions in Google Drive.

Real-World Benefits

Imagine needing to find an urgent presentation buried in your folders. 

A quick "/" search locates it instantly. 

Or, think of swiftly launching a new doc for meeting notes with a few keystrokes. 

That's the power of shortcuts.

Unlock the Speed

Google Drive shortcuts might seem like a small detail, but they make a massive difference in your daily workday. 

By memorizing a few key combinations, you'll unlock a faster, more streamlined file management experience.  

Start using these shortcuts today and watch your productivity soar!

Enjoy!

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