Update (June 11, 2019): This beta is now closed and will no longer be accepting new applicants.
What’s changing We’re launching a beta program for a new feature that allows users to search for Google Drive files that they have access to when using the Chrome Omnibox (search/URL box). Users in the beta can now search for files in Drive by owner or type, where previously they could only search for a title or URL of a webpage. This feature is similar to what users see when searching for files in Google Drive.
Admins for G Suite Business, Enterprise, and Enterprise for Education can apply for the beta.
Who’s impacted Admins only
Why you’d use it This feature will give users faster access to the files and data they need while searching in Google Chrome. Users will now be able to see Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, PDFs, and other file type suggestions from both “My Drive” and “Shared with Me” when searching in Chrome browser. This will help people get work done faster.
How to get started - Admins: No action required, this beta is now closed and no longer accepting new applicants.
- End Users: No action required.
Additional details This feature will be available to users signed into a Chrome profile on any operating system: Chromebook, Mac, Windows, etc.
Helpful links Learn what sync settings users can manage and how they are managed.
How to enable or disable chrome Sync.
Availability G Suite editions
- Available to G Suite Business, G Suite Enterprise, and G Suite Enterprise for Education.
- Not available to G Suite Basic, G Suite for Education, and G Suite for Nonprofits.
On/off by default?
- This feature will be ON by default for beta participants and can be controlled at the OU level.
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