Cloud Document Uploads Lack Folder Support and Progress Indicators
Users bulk-uploading files into Google Docs/Drive must select every file individually since whole-folder upload isn't supported, and the interface gives no progress feedback, so they cannot tell whether a large upload has completed. This creates friction for anyone migrating or backing up sizeable local file collections.
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