Google has introduced a “search chips” feature in Drive, which allows users to filter their files by various criteria, such as file type, owner, date modified, and more.
The feature was first announced in February 2020 and has been gradually rolling out to all users since then.
The search chips feature aims to help users find the files they need in Drive, especially when they have many files stored in the cloud.
Users can click on the search box and select the relevant filters from the drop-down menu below. The filters persist until the user clears them or starts a new search.
The search chips feature also supports advanced search operators, such as “OR” and “AND,” which can combine multiple filters.
For example, users can search for PDFs or Word documents by typing “type:pdf OR type:docx” in the search box. They can also use quotation marks to search for exact phrases, such as “project proposal.”
The search chips feature is available for all Google Workspace and G Suite Basic and Business customers.
It is also available for personal Google accounts. Users can access the feature by visiting drive.google.com on their web browser. The feature is not yet available on the Drive mobile app.
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