
You can access Google Docs a couple of ways: the Google Docs website (Opens in a new window) in your browser the Google Backup and Sync program (Opens in a new window) on your computer or the Google Docs apps for iOS (Opens in a new window) or Android (Opens in a new window). The process for sharing within each program is pretty similar below we'll focus on Google Docs.
Google Drive consists of several programs, including Docs for word processing, Sheets for spreadsheets, and Slides for presentations. Do you want other people to be able to edit your file or just view it? Do you need to give them access to the live or static version of the document? Your sharing options will vary depending on the answers to those questions. In fact, there are so many ways to share Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides that the process can be confusing. One of the software's strong points is its ability to play nice with others. You've created a file in Google Drive that you want to share with other people. How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.
How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad. How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages. The same as option 1 you can set the link to be only Viewer, Commenter, and Editor. Option 2 is directed with sharing a physical link you can copy this link and send it to another user's socials so they can access it. There are more options on the cogwheel that you can either disable or leave on for preference. You can also set the person to be a an status listed with your share options you can make users Viewer, Commenter, Editor, Owner of the file, and Temporary Access. Option 1 after entering the users email they will get a email stating that they will be allowed to view the file or folder you have sent to them. Click on the share option and you will be prompted with 2 options (You can share by adding the user's email or you can share with a physical link that can be created) Once the file has uploaded you have many settings within that file when you right click over the file Search the file that you want to upload and simply double click with your left mouse button or you can drag the file into your Google Drive and it will upload Open the sharing box: In Drive: Select the file or folder and click the share icon at the top. On the Google Drive on the left hand side you can find a button labeled " +NEW" click on it and click file upload Go to Drive or a Docs, Sheets, or Slides home screen. Uploading and Sharing Files/Folders on Drive: By creating a new folder to hold the files you want to send, then sharing the link to that new folder, you can easily collaborate with others -even beyond Brown! Google Drive folders can be used to store data that is too large to send via regular email. How to share specific files that are too large to email using Google Drive.