Google Docs: How to create a folder
It doesn’t help to have the best devices in the world if you don’t know how to use the programs and apps on them to accomplish your goals. The best Chromebook, even if it’s attached to anexternal monitor, or tablet in the world isn’t going to know what you want from it. And when it comes to Google’s office suite, there can be a bit of a learning curve when you first get into using it.
When you create a file in Google Docs (either from a blank page orusing a template), the program drops the file in the root directory of yourGoogle Drivestorage. This approach is fine for those of us who only occasionally use Docs and don’t need to navigate the Drive file system. However, if you care about organization, you’ll want to take control.
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How to create a folder in Google Docs for Android
To create a folder from Google Docs, you first need to have a document to put into the folder. Start by opening Google Docs and tapping theplus signin the lower-right corner to create a new document. You can also open a document you already have in your Docs history or Google Drive.
Once you have a document open, follow these steps:
You can also tap thethree dotsin the Docs document library and then tapMovefrom that options menu to skip tostep4.
After following these steps, your device puts you back in the Docs editor, and a small pop-up at the bottom of the screen confirms the document was moved. You’ll find the folder in your Google Drive from any device that can access the service, as well as do anything you would normally be able to do with a regular Google Drive folder.
How to create a folder in Google Docs on desktop
To create a folder in Google Docs, you first need to open a document. To get started, navigate toGoogle Docs, log in, and open an existing or new document. To start a new document, clickBlankor select a template from the available ones.
Once you have a document open, follow these steps to create a folder:
If you move the file to the new folder, you’ll see a pop-up confirming the action was completed, and you can undo the action from the pop-up if you want. Even if you decide not to move the file into the new folder, the new folder is still created in Google Drive, so you can access it and use it as you please after you have created it.
As with the mobile app, you can create a folder using an existing document without opening it, simply by clicking thethree dotsin the bottom corner of the preview icon in the Docs library and then clickingMove.
How to create a folder in Google Drive
Now, for the proper way to create a folder to use in Google Docs. Instead of going through Google Docs, the best way to create a folder is by logging in to Google Drive and creating one through the Drive web interface or mobile app.
Create a new folder in Google Drive on the web
Create a new folder in the Google Drive app for mobile
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While the above workflows certainly work for creating a folder from Google Docs, it’s quicker and easier to open Google Drive and create one from there, whether that’s in a web browser or the Android app. Setting up good workflows for productivity is just one thing you can do to set yourself up for success. If you’re looking to improve your productivity, there’s a veritable treasure trove ofincredible productivity appsthat can help you do just that.
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