" Shared with me " in your Google Drive contains files and folders that you do not own but have been shared with you. Depending on the permissions granted by the sharer, you may have the right to view, comment, or edit the shared contents. The files in "Shared with me" are not actually in your drive, they are just links to files in other people's drives. Or Type to:me -owner:me in the Google Drive search bar to see every file shared with you that you do not own. How to Make your own copy or Transfer Ownership of File? "Make a Copy" This is the safest way to ensure you have your own version of a document that will never be deleted. Right-click on the file (or highlight multiple files). Select "Make a copy." Google will create a new version titled "Copy of..." You are now the owner of this new version. You can rename it and organize it into your folders. “Transfer Ownership” Note: This only works if you c...
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 1. Why am I being told "your school account is no longer active"? This notification appears when the account is assigned an "Online Only" (A1) license, which does not support desktop apps. Microsoft allowed the use of this unlimited license free for teachers. However, they stopped offering this last year. Your license was automatically converted to the "online only" version. The license for Microsoft Office Desktop applications is now exclusive to paid licenses. 2. Will I lose my files if the license expires? Files on your computer: No. Any file saved to your "Documents" or "Desktop" folder stays on your computer forever. Files on OneDrive: YES , you could lose access. If your files are saved in the "Cloud" (OneDrive) associated with the school license, you must move them to a personal location (USB, Google Drive, or personal OneDrive) to keep them. ...