2 Easy Ways to Add a Google Doc to a Shared Folder in Google Drive
Do you need to add a Google Doc to a shared folder in Google Drive but don't know how? Whether you want to submit important assignments or share work-related documents, I'll show you two simple ways to do it. Let's start by understanding what a shared folder is and then move on to the steps. We'll cover the process for iOS, Android, and the web. Let's get started.
What Is a Shared Folder?
A shared folder is a folder inside Google Drive that has been shared with one or more users. It allows multiple people to access the same folder and collaborate on files saved within it. Converting a regular folder to a shared folder is easy. Here's how:
- On the web, open Google Drive in your browser, navigate to the folder you want to share, right-click, select “Get link,” choose “Restricted” under General access, select “Anyone with the link,” and click “Done.”
Pro Tip: After turning a normal folder into a shared one, click “Copy link” to save the link to your clipboard, and then click “Done” to finish.
- On iOS or Android, open the Google Drive app, navigate to the folder you want to share, tap the kebab menu next to the folder, select “Manage access,” choose “Restricted” under General access, and select “Anyone with the link.”
Note: There are two types of shared folders in Google Drive. The first one is the folder you create, which appears under the “Files” tab on mobile devices and “My Drive” on the web. The second type is folders that have been shared with you, which you can find under the “Shared” tab on mobile devices and “Shared with me” on the web.
Adding a Google Doc to a Shared Folder on the Web
If you're wondering how to add a Google Doc to a shared folder on the web, here are two methods you can use:
1. Creating a Google Doc Inside a Shared Folder
To add a Google Doc to a shared folder on the web, follow these steps:
- Open drive.google.com in your browser and log in to your Google account.
- Click on the “Shared with me” tab on the left side of the page.
- Double-click on the shared folder you want to add the Google Doc to.
- Click on the “+ New” button in the left sidebar.
- Select “Google Docs” from the drop-down menu.
- Click on “CREATE AND SHARE” in the pop-up menu.
- A new tab will open with an untitled Google Doc. Rename it by clicking on “Untitled document.”
- Type a name for the Google Doc.
- Close the tab by clicking on the “X” mark. The newly created Google Doc will appear in the shared folder.
2. Moving a Google Doc to a Shared Folder
Alternatively, you can move a previously saved Google Doc to a shared folder. Here's how:
- Open drive.google.com in your browser and log in to your Google account.
- Locate the Google Doc you want to move to the shared folder and right-click on it.
- Select “Move” from the drop-down menu.
- A small window will open below the Google Doc. Click on the back arrow to navigate to the shared folder.
- Once you reach the root directory, double-click on “Shared with me.”
- Scroll to the shared folder and double-click on it to open it.
- Click on “MOVE HERE” to move the Google Doc.
- Click on “MOVE” to confirm.
Adding a Google Doc to a Shared Folder on iOS
If you're using an iOS device, here are two methods to add a Google Doc to a shared folder:
1. Creating a Google Doc Inside a Shared Folder
To create a Google Doc inside a shared folder on iOS, follow these steps:
- Open the Google Drive app on your iPhone.
- Tap on the “Shared” tab.
- Tap on the shared folder where you want to add the Google Doc.
- Tap on the “+” icon in the bottom right corner.
- Select “Google Docs” from the options.
- Type a name for the new document and tap “Create.”
- Once you're done editing the Google Doc, tap the blue tick to save it.
- Tap the “< Drive” button to go back to the shared folder. The Google Doc will now appear in the shared folder.
2. Moving a Google Doc to a Shared Folder
If you have a previously saved Google Doc that you want to move to a shared folder, follow these steps:
- Open the Google Drive app on your smartphone.
- Locate the Google Doc in your Drive.
- Tap the kebab menu (three dots) next to the Google Doc.
- Tap “Move.”
- Tap “Shared with me.”
- Tap the shared folder where you want to move the Google Doc.
- Tap “Move here” in the bottom right corner.
- Tap “Move” to confirm.
Adding a Google Doc to a Shared Folder on Android
Android users can also add a Google Doc to a shared folder in Google Drive using these methods:
1. Creating a Google Doc Inside a Shared Folder
To create a Google Doc inside a shared folder on Android, follow these steps:
- Open Google Drive on your Android smartphone.
- Tap the “Shared” tab.
- Tap the shared folder where you want to add the Google Doc.
- Tap the “+” button in the bottom right corner.
- Select “Google Docs” from the options.
- Edit the Google Doc as needed and tap the tick to save it.
- Tap the “Untitled document” to rename it.
- Type a desired name for the Google Doc and tap “OK.”
- Tap the “X” to close the Google Doc and return to the shared folder. The Google Doc will now be visible in the shared folder.
2. Moving a Google Doc to a Shared Folder
To move a previously saved Google Doc to a shared folder on Android, follow these steps:
- Navigate to the Google Doc in Google Drive.
- Tap the kebab menu (three dots) next to the Google Doc.
- Tap “Move.”
- Tap “Shared with me.”
- Tap the shared folder where you want to move the Google Doc.
- Tap “Move” to confirm.
Do More with Google Drive
Google Drive is a powerful tool for collaboration. Now that you know how to add a Google Doc to a shared folder in Google Drive, you can easily share your documents with others. Whether you're on iOS, Android, or the web, follow the steps above to add a Google Doc in no time. If you want to learn more about Google Chat and how to change your status, check out our article on “How to Change Status in Google Chat on Web and Mobile.”

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