Google Drive adds a new feature to help users search for files more easily

Google Drive offers several options, such as creating folders, organizing all files in order. However, sometimes users will still have difficulty searching for folders saved on Google Drive. New code in the Google Drive app shows that Google is looking to make file discovery easier.

Code in the Google Drive app suggests Google may soon expand file organization by adding a 'Categories' feature. Spotted by TheSpAndroid, the feature will have 12 predefined categories that users can apply to their files.

Users can optionally create folders to drop their files into. However, unlike folders, multiple categories can be assigned to a single file. For example, an auto insurance bill could be tagged with the categories Auto, Expenses, and Insurance. Such a feature will help increase file discoverability.

To access this feature, users will have to tap on the three dots next to the file. This will bring up a menu with the option 'Manage Categories'. The feature may be available on Android, iOS, and desktop, but it's unclear when it will be available to all users.

Marvin Fry

Update 04 April 2024