New sharing dialog for Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms
Google is updating the interface you use to share files from Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms on the web. This will replace the previous interface used to share files when using My Drive and Shared Drives. The changes will unify the sharing dialog across all files and folders in Google Drive and make it easier to share files only with specific people without expanding access beyond what’s needed.
The changes to the sharing dialog will make it easier to perform common tasks, avoid accidental permission changes, and quickly see who has access to a file. Specifically you may notice:
- Separated, task-focused interface: The new sharing dialog highlights essential user tasks like sharing a file, changing permissions, and viewing file access. The redesign also visually separates sharing with people and groups from link-sharing.
- Quick “copy link” button: We’ve added a “copy link” button to make it easier to get the link without changing link permissions.
- Easily see current access: The new interface more clearly shows who currently has access to the item, making it easier to quickly audit and change permissions.

The new sharing interface for Google Drive and Docs editors files

The old sharing dialog in My Drive in Google Drive.

The old sharing dialog in Shared Drives in Google Drive.