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Folder Tools Sidebar

The Folder Tools sidebar offers several tools users can use for different tasks related to Google Drive actions.

Copy Files and Folders

Copy Files Organized in Sheets to New Folder

Folder File Monitor

Share File or Folder

Share Files in Bulk

Folder Report

Bulk OCR

Create Folders in Bulk

Convert Files

Find Duplicates

 

  • Getting Started
    • How do I upload files?
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    • How to extract text from Images in Google Sheets with FileDrop
    • Where do I see the files I've uploaded?
    • Settings for Sheets
    • How to use FileDrop on an Android or iPad tablet
    • Select and insert multiple (bulk) files in your Google Sheet
    • List and Insert all files (bulk) in a Google Drive folder in a Spreasheet
    • How to share uploaded files?
    • Files Access Setting - Permissions and Sharing
    • How to Insert Multiple Links In A Cell
    • Insert multiple files alphabetically (bulk)
    • How to change the upload folder
    • Collaboration: enable other users to add files to your Google Drive or a shared folder
    • How do I insert images in Sheet cells?
    • Bulk OCR - text extraction
    • Where are my files uploaded?
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  • Common Errors and Solutions
    • Files do not upload or getting errors
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    • I am getting a 403, 400 error
    • Any person who can edit my document cannot see or open the files I add - Grant Access to Files
    • Files are not uploaded in the order I selected
    • Images don't show when exporting Sheets as PDF
    • I get an error that I need to upgrade or enable AI
    • Images don't show when exporting Sheets as Excel XLSX
    • Google Domain Sharing and Permissions
    • Warning: Some formulas are trying to send and receive data from external parties
    • Images inserted with the IMAGE function are not available offline
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    • App is Blocked
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    • Rename Files in Google Sheets
    • Folder Tools Email Report
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    • Image Kit Sidebar
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    • OCR Button - Extract Text
    • Download Manager
    • Save Selection as PNG and Send
    • Create Folders in Bulk
    • Embed Images in Cells
    • Camera Modal - Scanner
    • List files in bulk from Google Drive folder
    • Find Duplicates
    • File Renamer Pro
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