Google Drive is a file storage and synchronization service that allows users to store files in the cloud, synchronize files across devices, and share files. Google Drive offers apps with offline capabilities for Windows and macOS computers, and Android and iOS smartphones and tablets. Google Drive encompasses Google Docs, Sheets and Slides, an office suite that permits collaborative editing of documents, spreadsheets, presentations, drawings, forms, and more. Files created and edited through the office suite are saved in Google Drive.

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Clean Up Your Google Drive: Declutter Personal Files & Organize Department Content

How to free up space in Google Drive by clearing out files you no longer need, and where department content belongs so your team can find it.

Google Drive: Store Your Private Files in My Drive and Department Files in Shared Drives

Learn why you should store personal files in My Drive and department-critical documents in Shared Drives, and see how to set up and manage Shared Drives so your team never loses access.

GrackleDocs Accessibility Tool & PDF Creator For Google Workspace

Documentation and information for GrackleDocs for Google Docs

How to access Google Drive

How to reach your University of Maine System Google Drive from a web browser, a mobile device or your computer

How to convert PDF to Word using Google Drive

For use when a user does not have an active Adobe subscription - Both PC and Mac

Using GrackleDocs to Create Accessible Documents and PDFs in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)

Detailed how-tos for creating accessible documents and PDFs using Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)