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Create a keyboard shortcut to search your Google Drive directly in the Chrome Browser, eliminating the need to open Google Drive in a new tab!

In Google Chrome, right-click on the address bar (Google calls this the omnibox). Select Manage search engine and site search.

Scroll down to Site Search and select Add.

In the pop-up window, complete the following:

1. Enter Google Drive for the search engine
2. Type in the desired shortcut. Choose one that is easy to remember but not commonly typed. Examples include, *drive, @gdrive, drv**, etc. Note - this is not case sensitive.
3. Paste in this URL: https://drive.google.com/drive/search?q=%s
4. Select Add

Type the shortcut into the omnibox followed by a space until Search Google Drive appears. Alternatively, start typing the shortcut and select Search Google Drive. Then, type your keyword or phrase to start your search! 

Watch this GIF to see it in action!