Organize and search

2. Move files to folders

Move files to folders

On the web

Move a file to a folder in My Drive:

  1. Select the file.
  2. Click More > Move to .
  3. Select the folder and click or .

You can also drag files and folders to a folder in My Drive on the left.

Organize files in the Search results, Recent, Starred, Shared with me views:

Note: If you move a file under Shared with me, it only moves your copy.

  1. Select the file and if it’s not in My Drive, click Add to My Drive .
  2. Click Move to , select the folder, and click or .

Make a copy of a shared file:

  1. In Shared with me, right-click a file and select Make a copy.
  2. (Optional) To move the file:
    1. In the pop-up window at the bottom, click Locate.
    2. Right-click the file and click Move to .