The download shelf is officially a thing of the past as Google pushes for a more streamlined UI. While the transition is annoying, mastering the Ctrl + J shortcut is the best way to bridge the gap and keep your workflow moving.
Since the shelf is gone, you can access your files using these three methods: download shelf is gone
Google’s reasoning was primarily about . The bottom shelf occupied a significant amount of vertical space and didn't automatically disappear, often forcing users to manually "X" out of it to see the full webpage. The download shelf is officially a thing of