First, you can now search for specific file types directly within the search bar. This means instead of just hoping for the best when typing in a document name, you can narrow it down by adding “.pdf” or “.docx” to your search terms. This is very handy if you know exactly what you’re looking for and will likely speed up your search.
The second major change as part of this update is that Google Drive search will now take into account the actual content of your files, live as you search. Now, alongside matching file names and folders, it’ll pick up on keywords within your documents or spreadsheets, showing you relevant query filters as you type your query,
Google originally rolled this feature out to iOS users in March, and now it’s making its way to Android, thus now including a large part of the app’s user base. If you’re an Android user, the update should hit your device soon, as it is already rolling out for both Rapid and Scheduled Release domains. Although it is a feature technically released for Google Workspace customers, this enhancement is available to everyone who uses Google Drive – whether you have a Google Workspace account or a free personal Google account.
