Hey everyone,
I’m trying to figure out how to make new files in Google’s online document suite. I know there used to be some direct links you could use, but it seems like they’ve changed things up since Google Drive came out.
Does anyone know the current way to quickly create new docs, sheets, or other file types without going through a bunch of menus? I’m looking for something simple that I can bookmark or even use in a script.
I’ve searched online, but a lot of the info I found seems outdated. Any tips or tricks would be super helpful! Thanks in advance for your help.
hey, u can try this trick i found. go to drive.google.com/create and itll show u a menu with all the file types. just click what u want and boom, new doc. saves time digging thru menus. also, the app has a big + button that does the same thing if ur on mobile.
I’ve found a quick way to create new Google files that works well for me. Just bookmark these URLs:
docs.new
sheets.new
slides.new
forms.new
Typing these in your browser address bar instantly creates a new file of that type. It’s super fast and convenient. You can even set up custom keyboard shortcuts to open these if you want to streamline things further.
For scripting, you can use the Google Drive API to programmatically create new files. There are code samples available in various languages. It takes a bit more setup but gives you a lot of flexibility for automation.