
They will not be able to edit the main parts of your files. Comments show up in the margins of your files.
Commenter: They can add comments to your files. Viewer: The person can only view your folders and files within them. There are three permission levels you can assign to others when you share files or folders. Click the blue Send button to finish sharing your folder.īy default, you are the owner of all files and folders in your Google Drive. The message is included in the notification email. This is only available when the notify option is selected. Type an optional message to the person. This will send the person an email letting them know they can access your folder. The Notify people option is selected by default. Your options will be Viewer Commenter or Editor. Select the permission from the drop-down next to the name. Frequently contacted people will auto-populate when you type their names. Type the google email address of the person you want to share with. Or, right-click on a folder and select share. Click the share button from the toolbar. Single-click on the folder you want to share. You may also enjoy this full Google Drive video tutorial. This article walks you through the steps to share a folder in Google drive. If you only want to move only certain files within a shared folder use the “Shift” + “z” command to “Add to” another folder, so that you do not inadvertently remove files for other collaborators.Share folders with others to create an online place to collaborate. If you have “Edit” permissions on the file/folder that you “Add to Drive” then any changes you make, such as edits to a file, adding new items into a shared folder, will be reflected for all collaboratorsof that file/folder.Īdding Individual Files from a Shared FolderĪdd shared folders to your Google Drive.
It does not move the file/folder for collaborators, so no need to worry that you will cause a problem for others sharing the file.It is a link back to the actual file (or folder), so that it is always the most up to date version.
It does not create a copy of the file/folder.Some important things to understand about “Add to Drive” feature: Using the “Add Shortcut to Drive” option for shared or View only files (or folders), allows you to place the file (or folder) into your Drive in a location that makes sense for you. Remember, “Shared with Me” is a label indicating a file originated from someone else. NOTE: File or folder you Add to Drive will remain listed in Shared with Me. File or folder will move to “My Drive” or you can choose “Organize” to choose a specific location.From the menu, choose “+ Add Shortcut to Drive”.Right click (Command Click for Macs) on the file or folder.This makes items easier to find when you need them. Use the “Add Shortcut to Drive” option to link files or folders from “Shared with me” to any location within your Google Drive.