How to save Google Docs as PDF

Create, view, or download a file

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Youcan create, find, and download files like:

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Create, view, or download a file
Create a file
Save a file
View a file
Rename a file
Make a copy of a file
Download a copy of a file

Documents
Spreadsheets
Presentations
Forms

Your files are available to edit, share, and work on with others.Learn how to find files in Google Drive.

Important: If you try to open a file suspected of phishing or malware, you may get a warning. Use caution when you open the file.

Create a file

On your computer, open a Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, or Forms home screen.
Click Create
.

You can also create a document from a template.

Save a file

When you're online, Google automatically saves your changes as you type. You don't need a save button.
If you aren't connected to the Internet, you can set up offline access to save your changes.
Once offline access is turned on, changes will save to your device as you enter text, and will save to Drive once reconnected.

Tip: To save in Google Sheets, click outside of the cell you typed in.

View a file

To view files that youve created or opened on any computer and other documents like Microsoft® Word, Excel, or PowerPoint files:

On your computer, open a Google Docs, Sheets, orSlideshome screen.
Click the document, spreadsheet, or presentation you want to view.

Tip:If you shared your file with someone else, youll get their changes as they make them.

Rename a file

When you create a new document, spreadsheet, or presentation, it's automatically named Untitled document, Untitled spreadsheet, or Untitled presentation. To rename the file:

Click the name at the top of the file.
Type a new name.
Press Enter.

Tip:If you shared your file with someone else, youll get their changes as they make them.

Make a copy of a file

On your computer, open a Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, or Forms home screen.
Open the file you want to make a copy of.
In the menu, click File
Make a copy.
Type a name and choose where to save it.
- If you want to copy comments from a document, spreadsheet, or presentation, click Copy comments and suggestions. You can choose to include resolved comments and suggestions in your new copy.
Click Ok.