How to Make a Copy Link for a Google File

The video tutorial explains how to create a 'make a copy' link for Google Drive files. It covers changing sharing settings, modifying the URL to create a copy link, and using URL shorteners like Bitly to customize and simplify the link for easy sharing. This process allows users to share files without requiring recipients to manually make a copy.

What is the primary advantage of using a copy link for Google Drive files?

• It allows users to edit the original file.

• It automatically shares the file with everyone.

• It provides a direct way to make a personal copy.

• It deletes the original file after copying.

What is the first step in creating a copy link for a Google Drive file?

• Change the file's name.

• Modify the file's sharing settings.

• Download the file to your computer.

• Delete the file's history.

When editing the URL to create a copy link, what should you replace 'edit' with?

• view

• share

• copy

• download

Why might a teacher want to shorten a URL for a copy link?

• To make it easier for students to type.

• To hide the file's content.

• To increase the file's security.

• To prevent the file from being copied.

Which tool allows you to customize the end of a shortened URL?

• Google Drive

• Crafty Text

• Bitly

• Google Docs