Google Sharing Interface to Change in Coming Weeks

The Internal Technology Department has been advised that Google has redesigned the sharing dialog that you currently use to share files from Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides and Forms on the web. This will replace the current interface used to share files and manage members of shared drives. See this G Suite webpage to learn more. 


What’s Changing 
Google is updating the interface you use to share files from Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides and Forms on the web. This will replace the previous interface used to share files and manage members of shared drives.  

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Google has made several changes to the sharing experience. These make it easier to perform common tasks, avoid accidental permission changes and quickly see who has access to a file. Specifically, you may notice: 

• Separated, task-focused interface: The new sharing dialog highlights essential user tasks like sharing a file, changing permissions and viewing file access. The redesign also visually separates sharing with people and groups from link-sharing.  
• Quick “copy link” button: Google has added a “copy link” button to make it easier to get the link without changing link permissions.  
• Easily see current access: The new interface more clearly shows who currently has access to the item, making it easier to quickly audit and change permissions.  

The new sharing interface for Google Drive and Docs editors’ files. 

The old sharing interface for Google Drive and Docs editors’ files. 

You are likely to start seeing these changes over the next two weeks. If you have any questions about the new interface, contact Tim Weets or Marquis Jones in the Internal Technology Department.