Google Workspace's growing popularity is due to its seamless sharing, collaboration, and direct integration with Google Drive. However, you could end up with hundreds of files shared by others in Google Drive if you don't remove shared files. Here's how to remove shared files from Google Drive.
When you open Google Doc, Slide, or Sheet files shared by others, save images from Gmail to Google Drive, orDownload images via Google Drive link From the web, all media ends up in the Shared with me section. After a couple of months, you may no longer need those Drive files. So, you can remove them and clear the clutter so that only the files that are important to you appear.
1. GOOGLE DRIVE on the web
For the best experience, you should choose Google Drive web to remove shared files. Here's how.
Step 1: Visit Google Drive on the web.
Step 2: Sign in with your Google Account details.
Step 3: From the left sidebar, select It was shared with me.
Step 4: You will find suggested files and all shared files by the original owner's name and date.
The list should include all types of media files such as PDFs, papers, folders, images, and more.
Step 5: Take a look at the menu and right click on File which you want to remove from Google Drive.
Step 6: Locate Remove From the context menu, and everything is fine.
If you're always on the go, you can also remove shared files from Google Drive using the mobile apps. Let's start with Google Drive for iPhone.
2. GOOGLE DRIVE for iPhone
While Google has pledged to release apps with a native look and feel for iPhone users, the company still uses a user interface that closely matches Android.
Follow the steps below to remove what was shared from the Google Drive iOS app.
Step 1: Qom Download and install Google Drive Using the link below.
Step 2: Open Google Drive app.
Step 3: Click on Shared tab At the bottom.
Step 4: Click on Three-dot menu Next to File Or Vol whatever you want Remove it.
Step 5: Locate Remove Confirm your decision.
3. GOOGLE DRIVE FOR ANDROID
Google Drive recently received material that you are converting. Using new user interface elements on Android. It's part of Google's Android design overhaul. Here's how to remove shared files from the Google Drive app on Android.
Step 1: Open Google Drive app On Android go to Shared tab In the bottom bar.
Step 2: Select a list More Next to File and click "Removal" To clear space.
What happens when you remove files people have shared with you?
You must be wondering what happens and what deletes files people have shared with you on Google Drive. Will deleted files appear in Drive search results? How can I get access again? Let's clear some air.
- If you open a file you removed, it will appear in the list. “It was shared with me” once again.
- may Files keep appearing that you removed in Drive search results.
- Collaborators will still be able to Access Drive files Which I removed.
Download files shared with me
If you've collaborated with people to share files in Google Drive, you can always download them to your PC or Mac for offline use.
Step 1: Visit Google Drive On the web and go to the menu Shared with me.
Step 2: Right click a file Or Folder.
Step 3: Select an option Create a copy and add Selected files To your Drive account.
Don't overdo this practice, though. You should only make copies of relevant files. Otherwise, they'll end up taking up a lot of Drive storage space and you may be required to sign up for a Google One plan.
Step 4: To use files shared with me for offline use, right-click a file Or Folder and select to download.
Google Drive will download the file and make it available in the Downloads folder on your computer.
Restrict Google Drive file sharing
Does it bother you constantly? Drive file sharing Are you using a specific Google account? Google Drive offers an option to block Gmail IDs on the web.
Step 1: Go to Google Drive On the web and go to the menu “It was shared with me.”
Step 2: Right-click on a file and select Block email ID from Google , and the selected account will no longer share files with you.
Clean up your Google Drive account
You should get into the habit of removing irrelevant shared files from your Google Drive account. A cluttered Drive account makes it difficult to find relevant files when you need them.
