There are many ways to search for your files in Drive. To quickly narrow your search by File type, People, Date Modified, and more, use filter chips. You can use filter chips on their own or in combination with other search terms, like file names or text within the file.
If you think that someone accessed your Google Drive without your permission, we recommend you take steps to make your account more secure.
If someone else created the file, they can delete, rename, and restore it. Contact the person who created the file and ask them to restore it or share it with you again.
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