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Create folders and move files into them

Make folders like Invoices/2026 and move documents into them, one at a time or in bulk.

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  • 3 steps

Before you start

Who this is for

Anyone keeping documents tidy.

Before you start

  • Some documents uploaded.

Steps

  1. Step 1: Make a new folder

    In My Documents or Company Documents, choose New folder and type the Folder name.

    Tip: A new folder is kept once you upload or move a file into it.

  2. Step 2: Move documents in

    Select one or more documents, choose Move to folder… and type the folder path — for example Invoices/2026.

  3. Step 3: Browse your folders

    Open a folder to see what is in it, and switch between list, icons and thumbnails view.

What happens next

Your documents are sorted the way you think about them, and anyone in the company finds them in the same place.

Questions

Can I move a file back to the top?

Yes, choose Move to top level.

Ready? Try it now.

Open Drive in a new tab and follow along.

Still stuck?

Ask the community, or tell our support team what you were trying to do.