You can quickly create a meeting directly from within a Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, or Jamboard file that is stored in your Google Drive. This allows you to start a video call instantly while collaborating on a document or presentation.
Creating a Meeting Directly from Your Google Drive File
While Google Drive itself (the main file storage interface) doesn't have a dedicated "Create Meeting" button, you can seamlessly initiate a Google Meet session when you are working inside one of the integrated Google file types. This feature is built directly into the editors for enhanced collaboration.
Here's how to do it based on the integrated functionality within Google's file editors:
- Open a File: On your computer, open a file in Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, or Jamboard. Ensure the file you open is located within your Google Drive.
- Access the Meet Feature: Look towards the top right corner of the editor window. You will find a Meet icon (often resembling a video camera). Click on this icon.
- Start a New Meeting: In the small menu or panel that appears after clicking the Meet icon, click on the option that says "Start a new meeting".
- Meeting Side Panel: On the right side of your screen, a side panel shows your meeting interface. From here, you can manage the meeting, invite participants, share your screen, and more, all while keeping your document, spreadsheet, or presentation open.
This method provides a convenient way to jump into a collaborative video call related to the specific file you are currently working on in Google Drive.
Note: This meeting is a standard Google Meet session, and you can share the meeting link with others just like any other Google Meet. The primary benefit here is the quick access directly from your document workflow.
