Organize and search

It can be difficult to browse through hundreds of files just to find the one you need. So, try searching Drive instead.

Search for files or folders in Drive:

1. In the Drive search box, enter a word or phrase.
   To help you search faster, Drive suggests search terms as you enter text.
2. Click a suggestion to open it or click Search to see a list of results.

Use advanced search options:

1. On the right of the search box, click the Down arrow .
   Choose any option or combination of options to filter your results further.
   • Type—Search by file type.
   • Owner—Search by file owner.
   • Location—Search by location (including items in the Trash or Starred). You can only search for folders that are in My Drive or Team Drives. If you want to search a folder that is shared with you, you need to add the folder to My Drive first.
   • Date modified—See items that were recently modified by anyone (not just you).
   • Item name—Search for a term in the file name.
   • Has the words—Search for files that contain certain words.
   • Shared with—Search for someone that has access to the file.
   • Follow up—Search for files you own with suggestions, or files with action items assigned to you.
2. Click .