{"id":245676,"date":"2025-02-13T07:11:56","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T07:11:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/about-google-drive\/"},"modified":"2025-02-13T07:11:56","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T07:11:56","slug":"about-google-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/about-google-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Google Drive and How Does It Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"336cb5b64765e27a1a6c1bb71b941f1a\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4830628043307652\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- above content -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4830628043307652\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"5864845439\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     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href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/about-google-drive\/#What_Makes_Google_Drive_Essential_for_Modern_Work\" >What Makes Google Drive Essential for Modern Work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/about-google-drive\/#Getting_Started_With_Your_Google_Drive_Account\" >Getting Started With Your Google Drive Account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/about-google-drive\/#Understanding_Google_Drives_Core_Features\" >Understanding Google Drive&#039;s Core Features<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/about-google-drive\/#Managing_Files_and_Folders_Effectively\" >Managing Files and Folders Effectively<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/about-google-drive\/#Collaborating_With_Teams_in_Real-Time\" >Collaborating With Teams in Real-Time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/about-google-drive\/#Maximizing_Storage_Space_and_Organization\" >Maximizing Storage Space and Organization<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/about-google-drive\/#Security_Measures_and_Privacy_Controls\" >Security Measures and Privacy Controls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/about-google-drive\/#Integrating_Google_Drive_With_Other_Tools\" >Integrating Google Drive With Other Tools<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/about-google-drive\/#Choosing_the_Right_Google_Drive_Plan\" >Choosing the Right Google Drive Plan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/about-google-drive\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/about-google-drive\/#Can_I_Recover_Permanently_Deleted_Files_From_Google_Drive\" >Can I Recover Permanently Deleted Files From Google Drive?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/about-google-drive\/#What_Happens_to_Shared_Files_When_a_Google_Account_Is_Deleted\" >What Happens to Shared Files When a Google Account Is Deleted?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/about-google-drive\/#Why_Does_Google_Drive_Sync_Slow_Down_Sometimes\" >Why Does Google Drive Sync Slow Down Sometimes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/about-google-drive\/#Does_Google_Drive_Work_in_Countries_With_Restricted_Internet_Access\" >Does Google Drive Work in Countries With Restricted Internet Access?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/about-google-drive\/#Can_I_Transfer_Ownership_of_Multiple_Files_at_Once\" >Can I Transfer Ownership of Multiple Files at Once?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/about-google-drive\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Highlights\"><\/span>Key Highlights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Google Drive is a cloud storage service that lets you save files online and access them from any device with internet connection.<\/li>\n<li>You get 15GB of free storage space to store documents, photos, and videos, with options to upgrade for more capacity.<\/li>\n<li>Files can be easily shared with others for real-time collaboration, with customizable permissions for viewing and editing.<\/li>\n<li>The platform integrates with other Google services and supports automatic file backup and synchronization across devices.<\/li>\n<li>Google Drive protects files through encryption and offers features like version history, file recovery, and two-factor authentication.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_Google_Drive_Essential_for_Modern_Work\"><\/span>What Makes Google Drive Essential for Modern Work<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just like having a big toy box where all your favorite toys stay neat and organized, <strong>Google Drive<\/strong> is a <strong>magical online space<\/strong> where you can keep all your important stuff!<\/p>\n<p>You know how it&#039;s more fun to build a LEGO castle with friends? That&#039;s exactly what Google Drive lets you do with your schoolwork! You and your buddies can <strong>work on the same project<\/strong> at the same time &#8211; how cool is that?<\/p>\n<p>It&#039;s like having a giant digital playground where everyone can play together! Using the handy <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/noblue2.com\/blog\/top-ten-google-drive-features\/\">chat function<\/a>, you can talk with friends while working on documents together.<\/p>\n<p>Have you ever lost your homework? With Google Drive, that won&#039;t happen anymore because everything&#039;s <strong>saved in the cloud<\/strong> (that&#039;s like a super-safe treehouse in the sky)!<\/p>\n<p>Plus, you can open your files from <strong>any computer or tablet<\/strong>, just like having your favorite snacks available wherever you go!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_Started_With_Your_Google_Drive_Account\"><\/span>Getting Started With Your Google Drive Account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you&#039;re ready to begin your Google Drive adventure, setting up your account is as easy as making a peanut butter sandwich! I&#039;ll show you how to get started with your very own digital treasure chest where you can keep all your fun stuff. You&#039;ll get <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.multcloud.com\/tutorials\/how-to-set-up-a-new-google-drive-account-1003.html\">15 GB of free storage<\/a> to start storing your files.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align: center\">What You Need<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center\">What It Does<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">Email Address<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">Your special @ name<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">Password<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">Your secret code<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">Phone Number<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">Proves it&#039;s really you<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>First, visit Google&#039;s homepage and click &#034;Create Account&#034; &#8211; it&#039;s like opening the door to your new clubhouse! Fill in your info (just like writing your name on a homework assignment), and Google will send you a special code. Once you&#039;re in, you can start storing your digital goodies just like collecting baseball cards or stickers.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Google_Drives_Core_Features\"><\/span>Understanding Google Drive&#039;s Core Features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let me show you the coolest features of Google Drive &#8211; it&#039;s like having a <strong>magical backpack<\/strong> that never gets full! You can store all your favorite things, from homework to pictures of your pet dinosaur collection.<\/p>\n<p>Have you ever wanted to <strong>work on a project<\/strong> with your friends at the same time? Well, now you can! Google Drive gives you <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.multcloud.com\/explore\/google-drive-key-features-7201-ac.html\">15GB free storage<\/a> to start with.<\/p>\n<p>Think of Drive like a <strong>giant playground<\/strong> where you can share your toys (files) with friends. You get to decide who can play with them &#8211; some friends can just look, while others can help you build something amazing!<\/p>\n<p>And guess what? If someone accidentally breaks something, Drive keeps older versions safe, just like having a <strong>time machine<\/strong>. Plus, it&#039;s super smart &#8211; it can <strong>find your files<\/strong> faster than you can say &#034;chocolate ice cream sundae!&#034;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Managing_Files_and_Folders_Effectively\"><\/span>Managing Files and Folders Effectively<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since <strong>organizing files<\/strong> can feel like cleaning up your room, I&#039;ll show you how to make Google Drive super neat and tidy! Just like <strong>sorting your toys<\/strong> into different boxes, you&#039;ll learn to put your files in special folders. You can even make them different colors &#8211; how fun is that?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Create folders by clicking the &#034;New&#034; button, just like making a new toy box.<\/li>\n<li>Move files by dragging them, like picking up toys and putting them away.<\/li>\n<li>Find anything fast with the search bar &#8211; it&#039;s like having a treasure map!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Want to keep things super organized? Try giving your folders <strong>fun names<\/strong> that make sense, like &#034;Homework Helper&#034; or &#034;Art Projects.&#034; You can also press <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/edu.gcfglobal.org\/en\/googledriveanddocs\/managing-your-files\/1\/\">Ctrl or Command<\/a> to select multiple files at once.<\/p>\n<p>And if you accidentally delete something, don&#039;t worry! It goes to the Trash folder first, just like a <strong>safety net<\/strong> for your important stuff.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Collaborating_With_Teams_in_Real-Time\"><\/span>Collaborating With Teams in Real-Time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now that your files are all tidy, let&#039;s make <strong>Google Drive<\/strong> into the world&#039;s biggest playground for <strong>teamwork<\/strong>! You know how you and your friends build sandcastles together? That&#039;s exactly how Google Drive works &#8211; everyone can help at the same time!<\/p>\n<p>I love how you can see your friends typing in <strong>real-time<\/strong>, just like watching them add blocks to a LEGO creation. You can chat with them right in the document (like passing notes, but better!), and even leave fun comments or emoji reactions.<\/p>\n<p>Have you ever played tag? Well, with &#039;@mentions&#039;, you can tag your teammates just like that! <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.computerworld.com\/article\/1714087\/how-to-use-google-drive-for-collaboration.html\">Version history<\/a> lets you go back and see all the changes your team has made, like a time machine for your documents!<\/p>\n<p>Best of all, Google Drive keeps everything <strong>super safe and organized<\/strong>. You can choose who gets to join your document party &#8211; just like picking teams for kickball!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maximizing_Storage_Space_and_Organization\"><\/span>Maximizing Storage Space and Organization<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Have you ever tried stuffing too many toys into one tiny box? That&#039;s exactly what happens when you fill up your <strong>Google Drive storage<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p>I&#039;ll help you keep your digital toy box <strong>neat and tidy<\/strong>, with plenty of room for everything.<\/p>\n<p>Just like organizing your room, keeping your Google Drive clean is super important. Here are some cool tricks I use:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Delete files you don&#039;t need anymore, just like giving away old toys<\/li>\n<li>Empty your trash bin regularly &#8211; those deleted files are still taking up space!<\/li>\n<li>Put your files in folders, like sorting LEGO blocks by color<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You get 15GB of free space to start with, which is like having a medium-sized toybox.<\/p>\n<p>When you <strong>share files<\/strong> with friends, they don&#039;t count against your space &#8211; isn&#039;t that awesome?<\/p>\n<p>Remember to <strong>check your storage<\/strong> regularly and remove anything you don&#039;t use.<\/p>\n<p>Your old <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.multcloud.com\/tutorials\/manage-google-drive-storage-1207.html\">Google Docs files<\/a> won&#039;t take up any storage space if you haven&#039;t modified them since June 2021.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Security_Measures_and_Privacy_Controls\"><\/span>Security Measures and Privacy Controls<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you lock up your favorite toys in a special box, you want to make sure nobody else can get to them, right? That&#039;s exactly what Google Drive does with your files! It uses something called <strong>encryption<\/strong> &#8211; think of it like a <strong>super-secret code<\/strong> that scrambles your stuff so only you can see it. Additionally, using <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/mfa-factor-enrolled\/\">MFA enrollment<\/a> can further enhance the security of your files by requiring multiple identifiers for access.<\/p>\n<p>I&#039;ll let you in on a cool secret: when you send files through Google Drive, they&#039;re protected by a <strong>digital shield<\/strong> called TLS. It&#039;s like having an <strong>invisible force field<\/strong> around your documents!<\/p>\n<p>And when your files are sitting safely in Google Drive&#039;s cloud (that&#039;s like a magical storage space in the sky), they&#039;re locked up tight with <strong>special keys<\/strong> that only you have access to.<\/p>\n<p>Remember to keep your password extra strong &#8211; maybe combine your favorite superhero with your lucky number! You can make your account even safer by turning on <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.locklizard.com\/document-security-blog\/is-google-drive-secure\/\">two-factor authentication<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Integrating_Google_Drive_With_Other_Tools\"><\/span>Integrating Google Drive With Other Tools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let me tell you about a <strong>super cool thing<\/strong> Google Drive can do &#8211; it&#039;s like having a <strong>magical connector<\/strong> that lets all your favorite computer tools work together!<\/p>\n<p>You know how puzzle pieces fit perfectly? That&#039;s how Google Drive works with other apps! It&#039;s like giving your computer a <strong>superpower<\/strong> to make all your favorite programs become best friends. With <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/albato.com\/apps\/googledrive\">over 800 apps<\/a> supported through Albato, the possibilities are endless!<\/p>\n<p>Here are some awesome things you can do:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Save pictures from emails straight to your Drive &#8211; no more asking grown-ups for help!<\/li>\n<li>Share your drawings with friends on different apps like Slack (it&#039;s like a digital playground)<\/li>\n<li>Turn your Drive files into YouTube videos automatically (how cool is that?)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Want to know the best part? You don&#039;t need to be a <strong>computer genius<\/strong> to make it work. It&#039;s as easy as playing your favorite video game!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choosing_the_Right_Google_Drive_Plan\"><\/span>Choosing the Right Google Drive Plan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now that you&#039;re a pro at connecting your apps, I&#039;ll show you how to pick the perfect <strong>Google Drive plan<\/strong> &#8211; it&#039;s just like choosing your favorite ice cream flavor!<\/p>\n<p>Think about how much stuff you want to store, like counting how many toys fit in your toy box. The <strong>free plan<\/strong> gives you 15 GB &#8211; that&#039;s like having a small backpack.<\/p>\n<p>Need more room? For $1.99 a month (about the price of a candy bar), you get <strong>100 GB<\/strong> &#8211; that&#039;s like having a big suitcase!<\/p>\n<p>Got lots of family photos and videos? The 200 GB plan might be perfect.<\/p>\n<p>And if you&#039;re like me and save everything, there&#039;s even a super-sized <strong>2 TB plan<\/strong> that&#039;s like having your own storage warehouse!<\/p>\n<p>Your files are securely <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.multcloud.com\/explore\/google-drive-price-7201-ac.html\">shared across services<\/a> like Gmail and Google Photos, so everything stays organized in one place.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_Recover_Permanently_Deleted_Files_From_Google_Drive\"><\/span>Can I Recover Permanently Deleted Files From Google Drive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>I know it&#039;s scary when files get deleted, but don&#039;t worry!<\/p>\n<p>If you&#039;ve permanently deleted files from Google Drive, there are a few ways to get them back.<\/p>\n<p>First, check your <strong>Trash folder<\/strong> &#8211; files stay there for 30 days.<\/p>\n<p>If they&#039;re gone from there too, you&#039;ll need a grown-up with admin access to help recover them.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes <strong>Google Support<\/strong> can help too!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_to_Shared_Files_When_a_Google_Account_Is_Deleted\"><\/span>What Happens to Shared Files When a Google Account Is Deleted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When someone deletes their <strong>Google account<\/strong>, any files they created in <strong>shared folders<\/strong> disappear &#8211; poof!<\/p>\n<p>It&#039;s like when your friend takes their toys home from a playdate. The shared folder stays there, but their files are gone.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#039;t worry though &#8211; all other files are safe!<\/p>\n<p>I always tell my friends to make copies of <strong>important shared files<\/strong>, just like keeping an extra cookie for later.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Does_Google_Drive_Sync_Slow_Down_Sometimes\"><\/span>Why Does Google Drive Sync Slow Down Sometimes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>I know how frustrating it can be when <strong>Google Drive<\/strong> slows down!<\/p>\n<p>It&#039;s like when too many kids try to go down the slide at once &#8211; things get stuck!<\/p>\n<p>This usually happens when you&#039;ve got <strong>too many files<\/strong> trying to sync at once, your internet is being sluggish (like a sleepy turtle), or your storage space is getting full.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes, just like rebooting your favorite video game, <strong>restarting your computer<\/strong> can help speed things up!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Google_Drive_Work_in_Countries_With_Restricted_Internet_Access\"><\/span>Does Google Drive Work in Countries With Restricted Internet Access?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>I&#039;ll tell you a secret about Google Drive in places with strict internet rules!<\/p>\n<p>It can be tricky to use, but there are ways to make it work.<\/p>\n<p>Think of it like finding a <strong>secret path<\/strong> &#8211; you might need <strong>special tools<\/strong> called VPNs (they&#039;re like invisible tunnels) or proxy servers to get through.<\/p>\n<p>But remember, you should always check if it&#039;s okay to use these tools first!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_Transfer_Ownership_of_Multiple_Files_at_Once\"><\/span>Can I Transfer Ownership of Multiple Files at Once?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, I can help you transfer lots of files at once!<\/p>\n<p>It&#039;s like picking up a bunch of toys in one big swoop. Just select multiple files by dragging your cursor over them, or hold down &#039;Ctrl&#039; (Windows) or &#039;Cmd&#039; (Mac) while clicking.<\/p>\n<p>Then hit the <strong>Share button<\/strong>, pick your new owner, and choose &#034;Transfer ownership.&#034;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span>The Bottom Line<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now that you&#039;re familiar with <strong>Google Drive<\/strong> and its incredible features, it&#039;s essential to think about the <strong>security of your important files<\/strong>. As you store photos, homework, and projects in the cloud, ensuring that your accounts are secure is crucial. That&#039;s where effective password management comes into play. Utilizing <strong>strong, unique passwords<\/strong> and passkeys can safeguard your data from unauthorized access.<\/p>\n<p>To simplify this process, consider using a reliable <strong>password management tool<\/strong>. I encourage you to check out <strong>LogMeOnce<\/strong>, which offers a comprehensive solution for password security and management. With their services, you can manage your passwords seamlessly and keep your accounts safe from potential threats.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#039;t wait until it&#039;s too late&#x2014;take charge of your <strong>online security today<\/strong>! 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