Sharing a Google Drive Document
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Richard Sanders

Created Oct 04, 2024

Sharing a Google Drive Document

This will show you how to share a document located in your Google Drive. Will cover when to send the document as Editable vs Viewable.

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Google.com

2 Steps

The Google Apps Option is in the Top Right Corner of your Browser

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Click on Google apps

Click on Google apps
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Click on Drive

Click on Drive
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Google Drive

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Click on My Drive or Shared Drive

Depending on the Location of the Document, Will Determine Which You Select Here

Click on My Drive or Shared Drive
4

Click on the Folder Your Document is Located in or Click on the Document if Not Located in a Folder

Click on the Folder Your Document is Located in or Click on the Document if Not Located in a Folder
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Click to Highlight The Document You Want to Share

Click to Highlight The Document You Want to Share
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Click on Share ⌥⌘A

Click on Share ⌥⌘A
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Type in the Email of the Person to Share With

Type in the Email of the Person to Share With
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Click on The Persons Name

**Make Sure the Correct Email Address is Under the Name

Click on The Persons Name
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Click on Editor Drop Down Menu

Click on Editor Drop Down Menu
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Select Viewer if You Want The Person To Not Edit Your Document

***The Person Can Make a Copy and Then Edit Their Own Copy

Click on Viewer
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Select Viewer Again to Open The Drop Down Menu

Select Viewer Again to Open The Drop Down Menu
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Select Editor if You Want The Person To Edit Your Document

You Both Will See Edits To The Document in Real Time (Collaboration)

Select Editor if You Want The Person To Edit Your Document
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Type the Message you Want Your Recipient to See

A Good Description Will Help Your Recipient Know What They are Opening

Type the Message you Want Your Recipient to See
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Click on Send

Click on Send
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