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4.2 Toolbar Overview

Overview

OnceThe youtoolbar clickat the top of the Kedao Cloud file interface is designed to streamline user operations by providing quick access to commonly used file management tools. This section provides an in-depth explanation of each toolbar function, ensuring Company Admins understand its usage, permissions, and impact on anyuser folderworkflows.

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Toolbar

4.2.1 New

The New button allows users to create new content within the currently active folder. When clicked, a dropdown menu appears with options to generate various types of folders or documents.

Common creation options include:

  • New Folder – Create a new directory to organize files.
  • New Document – Depending on the platform, users may be able to create:
  • Word – A blank file for text editing.
  • Excel – A blank file for data entry and calculations.
  • PowerPoint – A blank slide deck for presentations.
  • Text – A basic file for simple note-taking or scripting.

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These options provide flexibility for different work scenarios directly within the cloud environment.

Admin Tip: Limit creation rights to specific roles or departments to maintain file structure and reduce unnecessary data generation.

4.2.2 Upload

The Upload button allows users to transfer files or folders from thetheir Filelocal Manager (in this case, the Desktop folder under "Personal"), you're taken deeperdevice into the Kedao Cloud environment, supporting a variety of user workflows.

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  • Folder Upload – Choose and upload entire folders, preserving internal structure (if supported by the browser and platform).
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This functionality streamlines the file transfer process and supports both single and bulk uploads.

Note for Admins: Upload capabilities may vary depending on user roles, browser compatibility, platform support, and organizational restrictions. Admins can enable or restrict upload access through system policy settings.

4.2.3 Sort 


The Sort function allows users to organize the displayed files and folders based on specific attributes:

Sort Criteria:

  • Name
  • Type
  • Creation Date
  • Modification Date
  • Order Options:
  • Ascending
  • Descending

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Sort 

This feature helps users efficiently locate files in large or disorganized directories.

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Resize

4.2.5 View

The View button changes how files and folders are displayed on the interface. Users can toggle between:

  • List View – Displays files in a vertical list with details like name, type, and date.
  • Grid View section, nowDisplays expandedfiles and folders as large icons (thumbnails), which is helpful for images or visual documents.

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View

This comprehensive toolbar gives users powerful tools to showmanage individual subfolders:

  1. Desktop: Your personal virtual desktop area.

  2. Document: A folder typically used to store documents (Word, PDF, etc.).

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Recycle Bin: Temporarily stores deleted files before permanent deletion.