Google Drive is getting smarter with a new feature that helps users organise their files more efficiently. This update introduces 12 pre-defined categories, like "banking" or "medical," to make searching and sorting files quicker and simpler.
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Now, when you're looking for a specific file on Google Drive, you'll have an easier time finding it. The platform is gradually rolling out the ability to tag files with these 12 categories, starting with select Android users. Soon, iOS and web users will also have access to this feature.
According to a report by TheSpAndroid, this new feature will eventually be available to all Android, iOS, and desktop users. While users have always been able to organise files into folders, this update allows them to tag files directly with one of the 12 pre-defined categories. This makes searching for files based on categories much more efficient.
With the new category feature, users can assign multiple categories to the same file and choose which categories appear on the home screen of Google Drive. This level of customisation ensures that users can focus on the categories most relevant to them, keeping their Drive clutter-free.
The feature was first spotted in early January and is now being rolled out to more users gradually. It will soon be available for both Google Workspace users and regular users, providing them with better file management capabilities on Google Drive.
While users can't create their own categories yet, the 12 pre-defined categories cover a wide range of common file management needs, including auto, banking, medical, and school. Each category is represented by a unique icon, making it easy to identify and use.
