Youcan create, find, and download files like:
- Documents
- Spreadsheets
- Presentations
- Forms
Your files are available to edit, share, and work on with others.Learn how to find files in Google Drive.
Important: If you try to open a file suspected of phishing or malware, you may get a warning. Use caution when you open the file.
Create a file
.You can also create a document from a template.
Save a file
- When you're online, Google automatically saves your changes as you type. You don't need a save button.
- If you aren't connected to the Internet, you can set up offline access to save your changes.
- Once offline access is turned on, changes will save to your device as you enter text, and will save to Drive once reconnected.
Tip: To save in Google Sheets, click outside of the cell you typed in.
View a file
To view files that you’ve created or opened on any computer and other documents like Microsoft® Word, Excel, or PowerPoint files:
Tip:If you shared your file with someone else, you’ll get their changes as they make them.
Rename a file
When you create a new document, spreadsheet, or presentation, it's automatically named “Untitled document,” “Untitled spreadsheet,” or “Untitled presentation.” To rename the file:
- Click the name at the top of the file.
- Type a new name.
- Press Enter.
Tip:If you shared your file with someone else, you’ll get their changes as they make them.
Make a copy of a file
- On your computer, open a Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, or Forms home screen.
- Open the file you want to make a copy of.
- In the menu, click File
Make a copy. - Type a name and choose where to save it.
- If you want to copy comments from a document, spreadsheet, or presentation, click Copy comments and suggestions. You can choose to include resolved comments and suggestions in your new copy.
- Click Ok.
Make a copy.Download a copy of a file
Download.Tip: To download a large Google Docs file as a .pdf file on Chrome:
- On your computer, open a Google Doc.
- At the top, click File Print.
- At the left, next to "Destination," selectSave as PDF.
- At the top, click Save.
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