There may be times a teacher may want to limit the sharing of a Google Docs, Slides, Drawings, or Sheets.  This is when the expiration setting comes in handy. Set a date and “poof” the file magically disappears from the student’s drive.

How to Set Google File Expiration Time

1. Open Google Drive
2. Click the Doc
3. Select Share
4. Click Advanced
5. Click Dropdown Arrow next to file settings
6. Select Set Expiration
7. Choose 7 days, 30 Days or Custom Range
8. Click Save Changes
9. Click  Done  button

When Might this Tool be Used?

1. To close out a Google Document or Slides Assessment
2. Projects used for Finals
3. Special Assessment