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Data storage service in the cloud, Google Drive, has many features that are rarely known by many people. You may be familiar with this Google-owned application to secure all types of data on laptops or smartphones. But, do you know all the features that Google Drive has? Check how much you understand this powerful feature in the following article!
Convert PDF to text
Often times you get file submissions from colleagues or friends in pdf form on Google Drive. Then, you want to make changes to the shared document. Of course, the document must first be converted to text format. To change it, you don't need to use the help of other applications because this device has a pdf to text convert feature.
The trick, open the pdf file that you want to edit, then select open with Google Docs or "open with Google Docs" at the top of the file. The simpler way is to select the pdf file that you are going to edit, then select open with Google Docs. You will be given a choice whether you want to open the file with pdf or text.
Translator feature
Getting a file in a foreign language will certainly make it difficult for you to understand its contents if you don't understand the language. Now you can translate the files you choose with Google Drive after uploading them. So there is no need to bother using Google Translate first. Although the process of translating documents on Google Drive cannot be separated from the help of Google Translate which is already integrated.
To do this, upload the file, then select the file and open with Google Drive. Then select the Tools menu and select the language you understand. After that, Automatically, your file will be changed.
Collaborator based detail search
If you use Google Drive for business purposes, there will definitely be a lot of files in your storage. The problem arises when you want to find specific files from colleagues or business relations (collaborators). If you are diligent in sorting and grouping files based on the project you are working on, it might be easier. But what if you don't? Plus you forget what the file name is.
Take it easy, this powerful tool will help you find these files. It's easy, just type the name or e-mail address of your collaborator in the search field. Then, all files associated with the collaborator will appear. From there you can start looking for files to use.
Drag and drop feature
There are still many users of this application who have not maximized file uploads. Most of them still use the method of clicking the New button🡪upload file selecting the file in the laptop directory. In fact, by using drag and drop, you can trim this process. The steps are, select a file from laptop storage click file and hold drag it to the Google Drive page (drag) 🡪 drop it on Google Drive.
Sharing and privacy
Google Drive also makes it easy for you to share the same files and protect the privacy of the data that is being worked on. The method is quite easy, just change the settings for each file. Then select the permissions, can only view files or can edit. Easy enough, right?
So, which Google Drive features have you mastered? With all the convenience features offered, this platform is indeed the right choice to collaborate on a project.