You can create, find, and download files like:
- Documents
- Spreadsheets
- Presentations
- Forms
- Videos
Your files are available to edit, share, and work on with others. Learn how to find files in Google Drive.
Important: If you try to open a file suspected of phishing or malware, you may get a warning. Use caution when you open the file.
Important: On your mobile device, you can use a web browser to access Google Vids. You can watch processed videos, but you can’t edit or add comments to videos on mobile.
Create a file
- On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides app.
- In the bottom right, tap Create
.
- Choose whether to use a template or create a new file. The app will open a new file.
.View a file
You can view files that you’ve created or opened on any device and other documents like Microsoft® Word, Excel, or PowerPoint files.
Tip: If someone else is working on the file, you’ll see the changes they're making.
Look at a file
To open and view a file, tap the file’s name in the Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides app.
View files grouped by category
- On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides app.
- In the top left, tap Menu
.
- Choose which files you want to see:
- Recent: Files you’ve worked on recently.
- Shared with me: Files others have shared with you.
- Starred: Files you’ve marked as important.
- Offline: Files stored on your phone or tablet.
.Rename a file
- On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides app.
- On the file you want to rename, tap More
.
- Tap Rename
.
- Enter the name you want.
- Tap Ok.
.
.Save a file
- When you're online, Google automatically saves your changes as you type. You don't need a save button.
- While offline, changes will save to your device as you enter text, and will save to Drive once reconnected.
Tip: On Google Sheets, you need to tap outside of the cell you're typing in to save.
Make a copy of a file
- On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides app.
- Next to the name of the document you want to copy, tap More
- Tap Make a copy
.
- Enter a title and choose where to save it.
- Tap Ok.
.
. The file will download onto your phone and you’ll see a notification message.