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  • Google Drive is a lot more than just a free online storage service.

  • It also allows you to create an edit, a variety of different files.

  • For example, you might create a Google doc, which is similar to a file.

  • You could create a Microsoft Word Ah Google sheet, which is similar to what you might create in Microsoft Excel or presentation, which is similar to what you might create in Microsoft PowerPoint.

  • Creating a new file in your Google drive is pretty easy.

  • Just click the new button, then select the type of file you want to create.

  • In this example, I want to make a document, so I'm going to choose Google Docks.

  • Your file will appear on a new tab in your browser window.

  • Now you can locate and select untitled document in the upper left corner and give your file a name when you're done.

  • Press center.

  • If we go back to our Google drive and reload the page, you can see that the file has already been saved here and we can just double click it to open it again.

  • Now you may also notice that there's no save command, and that's because every file you create on Google Drive is saved automatically as you work.

  • One other thing we like to show you is how to create a document from a template to get started, Go to dr dot google dot com forward slash templates.

  • In this example, I'm looking for a resume template.

  • When you find attempt that you like, just double click it to open it.

  • A new file will be created on your Google drive with the selected template.

  • You can then customize it with all your own information to fit your needs.

  • Now that you know the basics, you're ready to dive in and start creating your own files in Google Drive G C F global, creating opportunities for a better life.

Google Drive is a lot more than just a free online storage service.

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