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We have all used Microsoft Word at some point in our lives. Some of us for school and college, some for work. Many still use it.
However, it has become a bit dated.
There are many new writing software options. However, unsurprisingly, many people have switched to Google Docs. How? Well, unlike MC Word, which works offline and requires purchase, Google Docs is completely web-based and completely free. It also allows for easy collaboration and sharing.
In this article, I will teach you how to convert Word to Google Doc.
I guess if you’re considering switching from Word to Docs, you’d like to take your precious files with you. If I’m right, don’t worry. I’m here to show you how to do it:
How to convert Word to Google Doc?
To transfer a document from Word to Google Doc, you need to follow these steps:
- Open your Google Drive
- Click on New
- To select Upload file
- Upload the Word file from your computer and open it
- Click on Proceedings menu and select Save as Google Docs
Now let me walk you through them:
step by step guide
1. Open your Google Drive
You can access your drive by clicking the Google Apps icon and selecting it. The icon is located in the upper right corner of the Google.com home page, next to your Google profile picture. You will need to log in to your profile.
Another way to start converting a Word document to a Google document is to simply search for https://drive.google.com
2. Click New
At the top left of the screen you will find the file New button, and after clicking it, you will see a drop-down menu:
3. Select Upload file
4. Upload the Word file from your computer and open it.
Find the Word file in your folders and double click on it:
You will see the file upload at the bottom right. When you’re done, double-click the upload to open it:
5. Click Proceedings menu and select Save as Google Docs
you will find the Proceedings top left menu. After clicking on it, Save as Google Docs will appear as the fifth option from the top:
The converted file will open in a new tab:
A lesser known shortcut
If you want to avoid all the above stepsyou can simply go to Settings and select “Convert uploaded files to Google Docs editor format”.
This way, all uploaded files will be automatically converted to a Google Docs format.
Here’s how to convert a Word document to a Google document on desktop. Can you do the same on your smartphone?
If you can.
Convert a Word document to a Google document on a cell phone
First let’s summarize the steps:
- Open the Google Drive app
- Tap the “+” button and select Charging
- Find the word file on your phone, upload it and then open it
- Tap the dropdown menu and select Share and export
- To select Save as
- To select google docs Format
Now, let’s see in detail how to upload a Word document to Google Docs:
step by step guide
1. Open the Google Drive app
Download the Google Drive and Google Docs apps. Open the first.
2. Tap the “+” button and select Charging
The “+” is located in the lower right corner of the screen:
After touching it, choose Charging of the options that arise:
3. Find the Word file on your phone, upload it, and then open it.
Find the Word file on your phone, then tap on it to upload it.
Open the file.
4. Touch the dropdown menu and select Share and export
The dropdown menu is located in the upper right corner:
when you touch it, Share and export looks like the sixth option:
5. Select Save as
6. Select google docs Format
Now the file will be saved to your Drive in Microsoft Word and Google Docs format.
To wrap
Here’s how to convert Word to Google Doc!
It’s not difficult at all, right?
Feel free to convert anything you’ve ever written (web content, books, resumes, school assignments, etc.) and collaborate freely with colleagues or classmates.
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