Here is The Most Common Google Drive Shortcut

What is Google Drive?

Google Drive is a cloud-based file storage and synchronization service provided by Google. It allows users to store, share, and access files and folders from anywhere with an internet connection. Google Drive was launched in April 2012 and has since become one of the most popular cloud storage services in the world.

Users can upload and store a wide range of file types on Google Drive, including documents, photos, videos, music, and more. They can also create and collaborate on documents, spreadsheets, and presentations using Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides, respectively. Google Drive also integrates with other Google services such as Gmail, Google Calendar, and Google Photos, making it easy to attach files to emails or add them to your calendar.

In addition to its web-based interface, Google Drive also has mobile apps for Android and iOS devices, allowing users to access their files on the go. Google Drive offers a range of storage plans, from a free 15GB plan to paid plans with up to 2TB of storage.

Here are some of the most useful Google Drive shortcuts:

• Ctrl + A: Select all items in the current view
• Ctrl + C: Copy the selected item(s) to the clipboard
• Ctrl + D: Duplicate the selected item(s)
• Ctrl + F: Open the search bar to find a specific item
• Ctrl + G: Find the next match for your search
• Ctrl + N: Create a new item in the current view
• Ctrl + O: Open a selected item
• Ctrl + P: Print the selected item(s)
• Ctrl + S: Save changes to the selected item(s)
• Ctrl + V: Paste the contents of the clipboard
• Ctrl + X: Cut the selected item(s)
• Ctrl + Z: Undo the last action
• Ctrl + Shift + D: Create a new folder
• Ctrl + Shift + F: Search for items across all folders
• Ctrl + Shift + I: Open the sharing settings for the selected item(s)
• Ctrl + Shift + L: Create a new Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides file
• Ctrl + Shift + S: Save a copy of the selected item(s)
• Ctrl + Shift + T: Create a new tab
• Ctrl + Shift + Z: Redo the last undone action

Note: Some shortcuts may not work in all web browsers or operating systems.

These shortcuts should work in the Google Drive web app on most web browsers, including Google Chrome, Firefox, and Microsoft Edge. In addition, there may be additional shortcuts available for specific Google Drive features, such as Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides. To see a full list of shortcuts for each of these applications, you can open the app and then click on “Tools” > “Keyboard shortcuts” in the menu bar.