Links can be lost in the context of an email or chat thread, making it harder to find the document later.
If you are facing this kind difficulty of searching and organizing Google document files due to the long, complicated URL link, here is the best feature for you.
1. How to convert Google document URLs into file attachments
1) Integrate your Google account
If your Google account is not yet connected to morningmate, you will be prompted to connect from the post (but unavailable through the comments). You can also connect or disconnect your account anytime through 'My Settings'.
Tip!
If you upload the URL and register the post without integrating an account, the link will not be converted into a file attachment.
If you share a file URL that you do not have permission to access, the link will not be converted into a file attachment.
2) Google file links to attachments in Article, Task, and Event Posts
Simply copy and paste the Google Doc URL into the Article, Task, or Event post and it will be automatically converted into a file attachment.
Tip!
To maintain a more organized article format, you may remove the URL, as the file attachment will remain in place after removal.
If the document title is changed in Google Drive, the update will not be reflected in the file already registered in the post.
Google Workspace Files (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms): When you create and share links to these files, the corresponding icons will be displayed (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, etc.) based on the file type.
Other File Types (Images, PDFs, etc.): If you upload links of files that have been uploaded to Google Drive (like images or PDFs), the Google Drive icon will be displayed, rather than the specific icon for that file type.
3) Google file link to attachments in comments
File links can also be converted into files in the comment section of an article. In this case, the article can be of any type, including the to-do or a poll article.
4) Google file link to attachments in chat
Sending a document link in chat will convert it to a file, which will be organized under the 'File' menu in each chat room.
Tip!
URL conversion into file attachment form is also available when replying or sending secret messages.
2. How to search for files converted from URLs
1) Distinguish by file type
All documents uploaded or converted from Google Drive will be categorized under the "Cloud" category.
2) Distinguish by file icons
After searching for the file title in the search bar, files from Google Drive will display the unique icons associated with Google Workspace.
3. URL conversion in mobile app
All features mentioned above can be done through the mobile app as well.
1) Copy and paste the document link into articles or chats, and it will automatically convert into a file attachment.
2) The file attachment will be generated automatically once the URL is inserted into the post.
4. Upload files from Google Drive
Upload Files in Web/PC App
Instead of copying and pasting the document URL, you can upload the file directly from Google Drive as an attachment.
