Sep 11, 2024
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1. Download the Desktop version of Google Drive: https://support.google.com/drive/answer/10838124?hl=en#zippy=
- Scroll until you see "Install and set up Drive for desktop. You will see an option to install for Windows or Mac OS systems.
- Follow the installation and set up instructions on this page, then come back to this window to learn how to make Google Drive the default saving location for Microsoft documents.
2. After following the installation and set up instructions from step 1, you will want to open a blank document in a Microsoft application (we recommend Word or Excel)
3. At the bottom left side of the window, select "Options"
4. Select "Save" from the left menu option, and adjust the following:
- Remove checkmark for "AutoSave files stored in the Cloud by default in Word" (first option)
- Add a checkmark to "Save to Computer by defaul"
- Under "Default Location" select "Browse" and select a location from your Google Drive desktop application
- Click "OK" at the bottom right to save changes