The following links are to Google's support pages:
Google Docs
Share a file or folder publicly
- On your computer, sign in to Google Drive.
- Click a file or folder.
- Google Drive: In the top right, click Share .
- Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides: In the top right, click Share.
- In the top right of the "Share with others" box, click Get shareable link.
- Next to "Anyone with the link," click the Down arrow.
- Click More…
- Select "On - Public on the web". Anyone can open the file on the Internet by searching or using the link.
- Click Save.
- Choose what level of access people with the link have: view, comment, or edit.
- Click Done.
If you're using an account through work, school, or another group, you may not be able to share files or folders publicly.