If you have a load of files stored in your Google Drive, chances are you’re also juggling a bunch of different folders. Sure, this does keep everything organized, but because the folders are of the same colors, it can be a headache to find anything just by scrolling through your list. One quick trick to solve this dilemma is to color-code your folders.
Google Drive lets you change the default color of your folders to one of 24 colors. This way, when you browse your storage space, you can easily spot the folder you need. Color-coding is also a clever method to categorize folders without lumping them together into one big folder. For instance, you have seven folders for your work-related files and three folders for your personal media. You can simply color all your work folders green and the personal folders purple.
To change the color of your folders, here’s what you need to do:
- Log into Google Drive if you haven’t already.
- Right-click on the folder you wish to change the color of.
- Select Organize from the menu.
- Under Folder color, pick your preferred shade.
