In this post, we’ll see the steps to star a file on Google Docs. Also, we’ll look at the steps to star file(s) and/or folder(s) on Google Drive. Let’s get started.
Star a File on Google Docs
Steps
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Sign in to Google Docs.
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To Star: Open the document you wish to star and then click on the “Star” icon at the top.
To Unstar: Open the document you wish to unstar and then click on the “Star” icon at the top.
Star a File on Google Docs for Android
Open Google Docs app.
Now, long-press the file that you want to star.
Find and tap the “Star” option.
That’s all. The document is starred now.
To View Starred Files: Tap on the Hamburger icon (three vertical lines) > Starred.
To Unstar:
Tap on the Hamburger icon (three vertical lines) > Starred.
Long press the file that you want to unstar.
Find and tap the “Star” option.
That’s it. The document is unstarred now.
Star a File on Google Docs for iPhone
Open Google Docs app.
Tap the three horizontal dots beside the file you want to star.
Now, you can see “Add to Starred” option. Hit it.
To View Starred Files: Tap Hamburger icon (three horizontal lines) > Starred.
To Unstar:
Go to “Starred.” Tap the three horizontal dots beside the file you want to unstar.
Tap “Remove from Starred.”
See: How to Double Space on Docs
Star Item(s) on Google Drive
Go to Google Drive. Sign in if not already.
Select the item(s) you want to star.
Now, right-click on it, and you can see “Add to Starred” option. Hit it.
That’s it. The item(s) are starred.
To View Starred Items: Click on the “Starred” option on the left side of the screen.
To Unstar Starred Items: Click on “Starred” option on the left side of the screen. Now, select the item(s) you want to unstar. Right-click on it and you can see the “Remove from Starred” option. Click on it.
See: How to Disable Google Drive Quick Access
Star Item(s) on Google Drive for Android
Open the Google Drive app. Tap “Files” at the bottom.
Select the item(s) that you want to star. Hit the Overflow menu (three vertical dots) at the top.
Tap “Add to Starred” option.
That’s all. The item(s) are starred.
To View Starred Items: Tap “Starred” at the bottom.
To Unstar Starred Items: Tap on “Starred.” Select the item(s) that you want to unstar. Tap the Overflow menu (three vertical dots) at the top. Now, hit “Remove from Starred” option.
See: How to Add Shortcut of Google Drive File to Android Home Screen
Star Item(s) on Google Drive for iPhone
Open Google Drive app. Tap “Files” at the bottom.
Select the item(s) and then hit three horizontal dots at the top.
Now, you can see “Add to Starred.” Hit it.
To View Starred Items: Tap “Starred” at the bottom.
To Unstar Starred Items: Go to “Starred” and then select the item(s) you want to unstar.
Tap three horizontal dots at the top and then hit “Remove from Starred.”
Note:
Keep in mind that the star and unstar you’ve made to a Google Docs file on Google Drive will reflect in Google Docs and vice versa.
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Also see:
How to Download Files from Google Docs and Google Drive
How to Move Files and Folders in Google Drive
How to Delete an Item from Google Drive Trash