How to Save Word Docs to Google Drive

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Google Drive is one of the most popular cloud storage that is widely used to store, share and save different files. It can be accessed anytime at anywhere when needed. Furthermore, Google Drive is not only used for uploading videos and photos but it can also be used to save a word document file.

Google docs is an inline word processor that allows users to create and edit documents. Documents created using google docs can be easily saved to Google Drive for safekeeping.

I usually use google docs for my writing work or sometimes for my school project. Moreover, I save them immediately to Google Drive where I can also create a separate folder of the documents for easy access.

Saving your google docs to Google drive is so simple, quick, and easy to do, but some still find it difficult. Therefore, if you are still struggling with how to save your google docs to Google drive, here are a few easy step-by-step instructions you can follow to get it done.

How to Save Word Docs to Google Drive using an Android Device

Android phone is one of the most widely used smartphones with lots of easy-to-use ample features. Saving your word docs has been made easy using Google Drive on your Android device. 

Here are a few simple steps you can follow to save your word docs to Google Drive using an Android

  • On your Android device, open your google docs app where your written documents are.
  • When you have opened the google docs app a list of all your created and edited documents will appear. Now, click on the three dots by the side of the file you want to save to Google Drive.
Save Word Docs to Google Drive using an Android Device
Save Word Docs to Google Drive using an Android Device
  • When you have clicked on the three dots, a dropdown list will appear then click on ‘send a copy’.
How to Save Word Docs to Google Drive using an Android Device
Save Word Docs to Google Drive using an Android Device
  • Now you choose the format you want your document.
  • You can now select Google Drive to save your document.
Save Word Docs to Google Drive using an Android Device

That was easy and fast, your document format has been successfully changed to word docs and saved to Google Drive.

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How to Save Word Docs to Google Drive using an iPhone

Most iPhone users sing praises of how fast, easy and reliable the iPhone is. But some who are yet to master how the phone works find it difficult to relate with others especially when it comes to saving word documents to Google Drive.

To save your word documents to Google Drive, here are simple step-by-step instructions you can follow using your iPhone.

  • On your iPhone device and open your google docs app.
  • When you open the app, you will see a list of your created documents then click on the there dots on the document you wish to save to Google Drive.
  • After clicking on the three dots, a menu will appear, then select ‘send copy’.
  • Choose the format you want your document.
  • Then click on ‘save to Google Drive 

That’s it, your document has been saved to Google Drive.

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How to Save Word Docs to Google Drive using a PC

Google Drive has made it easy to store and access your files using your computer. Files saved to Google Drive can also be organized, edited, and accessed anytime at anywhere.

To save your word docs to Google Drive using your PC, here are a few steps to follow 

  • Turn on your computer, click on the google docs app to open.
  • When your google docs app is open, you will see a list of all your created documents then right-click on the document you wish to save to Google Drive.
  • A Menu will appear, from the menu select ‘send copy’.
  • Choose the format you want your document to be in.

Now you can go ahead to select ‘save to Google Drive

Done, your word docs have been successfully saved to Google Drive. It can now be shared, organized, edited, and accessed anytime at anywhere.

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How to Save Word Docs to Google Drive using an iPad

Using an iPad to save word docs to Google Drive is as easy as that of an iPhone. Since iPhone and iPad have the same iOS you can follow the same procedures to save your word docs to Google Drive

Here are few easy steps you can follow to save your word docs to Google Drive using your iPad 

  • On your iPad device, open your google docs app where you create and edit your documents.
  • When the app is open, you will see a list of all your documents then right-click on the document you want to save to Google Drive.
  • A menu will appear then click on ‘send copy’.
  • Select the format you want your document.
  • When you are done selecting your document format, then click on ‘save to Google Drive.

Done, now you have successfully saved your word docs to Google Drive.

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