Drive
Create folders and move files into them
Make folders like Invoices/2026 and move documents into them, one at a time or in bulk.
Before you start
Who this is for
Anyone keeping documents tidy.
Before you start
- Some documents uploaded.
Steps
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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.
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Step 2: Move documents in
Select one or more documents, choose Move to folder… and type the folder path — for example Invoices/2026.
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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.
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