Thing 9 & Thing 10

thing 9

9 - Google Drive - Uploading Files

Uploading documents to Google Drive is not a difficult thing to do, but does require more steps than most of the other Things previously covered.
Below is a step-by-step process of what to do, as well as a video. Both have been provided so that you can easily reference the steps in whichever format is best for your learning style (also, you might want to print and paste the steps for easy reference as I'm sure you'll be transferring a few files from your U: drive).
I suggest watching BOTH videos first and then using the written steps as a guide when you do your uploads.
Uploading Documents - A Quick Reference
  1. Open the Folder in Drive where you want to upload the Files to.
  2. Click on the Upload icon (next to Create)
  3. Find and select your file from your computer
  4. The File will be uploaded.
Auto Convert Files
To set up drive to automatically convert common files into Google Drive formats...
Click on Settings (gear icon on right)
Select Upload Settings
Select the option you require
Now all uploads will be converted automatically
Converting Individual Files
Some documents will need to be converted to the Google format before you can edit them.
  1. To do this put a Check in the box of the document
  2. Select More from the menu
  3. Select Open With...
  4. Select Google Docs (or whichever Google format you need)
  5. The editable document will open.


  • Remember to go back and delete the original uploaded document (will have a different icon next to it, e.g. a W if it was a Word file).
How to setup Drive to Auto Convert your files...
thing 10

10 - Google Docs

Watch the video below...
Post to the forum - Share a tip or feature of Google Documents that you like. Or ask a question about Documents or Uploading files that you need answering and one of us will be able to help you out.
Post to the forum - Tell us your initial thoughts about Google Drive. Be sure to explain in the discussion whether you have any previous experience with using Drive.
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