Google Drive - Adding Images

Recently there was an update making it easier to add Images in Google Docs, Slides and Drawings.  Here are some screenshots of the new drop-down menu and what each option results in.

Upload from computer

When you select this:

Insert Image - Upload from computer option
You get the standard pop-up window where you can select the image from a location on your computer.
Adding an image from your computer

Search the web

When you select this:
Insert Image - Search the web option
A sidebar opens on the right side of the window, with a search bar at the top for you to find an image without leaving your document/drawing/slideshow.
Adding an image from a Google Search in right sidebar

 Drive

When you select this:
Insert Image - Drive option
You again get a sidebar in the right side of the window with direct connection to your Google Drive, so you can easily find and use the image.
Adding an image from your Google Drive

 Photos

When you select this:
Insert Image - Photos option
You again get a sidebar in the right side of the window with direct connection to your Google Photos, so you can easily find and use the image.
Adding an image from Google Photos sidebar

By URL

When you select this:
Insert Image - by URL option
You get a pop-up window where you can paste in the URL of the image you wish to use.
Pop up to paste in an image URL

 Camera

When you select this:
Insert Image - Camera option
A pop-up window appears that connects to your web cam or computer camera so you quickly snap a live picture.  If it has not been enabled, a message will pop up allowing you to turn it on as seen below-
Pop up to enable camera

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