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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

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