Exporting a Google Doc

How to Export a File from Google Drive

If you have a file that is on Google Docs, Google Slides, or Google Sheets and you want to export it to your computer, you can do so by following the steps below.

Step 1: Open your Google Drive (follow the steps here).

Step 2: Open the Google document, slide, or sheet you wish to export.

Step 3: In the top left hand corner of the screen, click File.

Step 4: In the dropdown menu, click Download.

Step 5: Click Microsoft Word (.docx) or any of the other options located in the dropdown menu.

Note: Some professors may prefer that you download your Google Docs, sheets, or slides to a PDF or to Microsoft Word depending on their preference for grading.

Step 6: At the bottom, left hand side of your screen, the document will appear as a download for you to open.

Note: If the file does not appear at the bottom of the screen, check your "Downloads" folder on your computer. 

Step 7: You will now be able to access this document in Microsoft Word and save it to your computer.