Google Docs is a useful document editor that is available in both online and offline modes. Unlike some editors, Google Docs offers many features. The good thing is that you can not only download it and send it to someone, but also directly share an editable link to the file. Also Read: How to Add Emojis in Google Docs – A Step-by-Step Guide
In this story, we’ll show you how you can download or share Google Docs files with others so they can edit or make changes. Also read: Google Docs is getting support for emoji reactions – how to use it
How to download and share Google Docs files
Step 1: Open the Google Docs file that you want to download. Also Read: How to Save a Google Document as a PDF File and Share it on Mobile and Desktop
Step 2: Tap File at the top.
Step 3: Now, tap on Download. Once you hit download, select the format to .docx.
To share the file, follow the steps below.
Step 1: Open the Google Docs file that you want to share.
Step 2: Tap the Share button at the top right, next to your profile.
Step 3: Tap Restricted under the General Access section and choose “Anyone with the link”, finally tap the dropdown menu on the right side and choose Editor.
Step 4: Now copy the link.
If you directly share the link using the steps above, the person receiving the link can view and edit the Google Docs file.
If you download and send the file, the person you send it to can make changes offline. But keep in mind that you will not be able to see the changes in the downloaded file, unlike the shared one.
Apart from this, Google Docs also allows you to translate documents. Here is a little tutorial on that.
How to translate Google Docs files into other languages
Step 1: Open Google Docs on your PC or smartphone.
(You can write something and then translate it or directly translate a written document file.)
Step 2: Tap the Tool button on the top bar.
Step 3: Once you tap on Tools, you should be able to see the Translate Document option. play it
Step 4: Now enter the title you want to give to the new document to be translated.
Step 5: Touch Choose language and select your preferred language.
(You can choose multiple Indian languages including Hindi.)
Step 6: Lastly, tap Translate.
Once you complete the last step, the document will be translated into the language you selected. The translated document will open in a new tab. After translating and opening the document, you can download and save it to your computer.
