How to copy a folder in the Google Drive

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This means that I repurpose the same teaching materials and lesson slides for each semester. And right before every semester, I bemoan the fact that despite its many innovations, Google Drive still doesn't offer a built-in way to quickly duplicate a folder and all of its files. But at least there's a not-too-terrible workaround. Here's how to copy a folder in Google Drive. Streamline your digital file management Automate Google Drive Table of contents: How to copy a folder in Google Drive for the web desktop app How to copy a folder in Google Drive for the web Here's how to make a copy of a folder in Google Drive for the web. Go to Google Drive and open the folder with the files you want to copy.





Select all the files (use the keyboard shortcut Phone Number command+A on a Mac or Ctrl+A in Windows). Right-click your selection, and select Make a copy (or use your keyboard shortcut). This will create a copy of each of those files in the same folder with Copy of before their original file name.How to move copied files in Google Drive. In the pop-up window, click the New folder icon, which looks like a folder with a plus sign, to create a new folder. If that option isn't there, click the folder name next to Current location. Now the icon should appear.  












Google Drive. How to copy a folder in the Google Drive desktop appIf you have the Google Drive app installed on your computer, it's much more convenient to copy an entire folder with all of its files. First, be sure your desktop app is set up to mirror your Drive on the web. Open Finder (on a Mac) or Explorer (in Windows). Click My Drive. Right-click the folder with the files you want to copy, and use your keyboard shortcut to copy. Navigate to wherever you want to paste the folder (it must still be within My Drive), and use your keyboard shortcut to paste. Rename the copied folder as you normally would.