Format a Google Document: Step-by-Step Guide

Share a Google Document, follow these steps:

1. Open the Google Document:

   • Go to Google Drive (drive.google.com) and log in with your Google account.
   • Locate the document you want to share and double-click to open it.

2. Access the Share Menu:

   • Click on the blue "Share" button in the top-right corner of the document.

3. Choose Who to Share With:

   • In the "Share with people and groups" dialog that appears, you can enter the email addresses of the people you want to share the document with.
   • Alternatively, you can click on the "Copy link" option to generate a shareable link that you can send to anyone.

4. Set Permissions:

   • Click on the pencil icon next to the names of the people you've added to adjust their access permissions.
   • Choose from options like "Can edit", "Can comment", or "Can view".

5. Notify Collaborators (Optional):

   • If you want, you can check the box that says "Notify people" to send an email notification to the collaborators.

6. Add a Message (Optional):

   • You can include a message in the text box to give context to your collaborators about why you're sharing the document.

7. Click Send:

   • Click the "Send" button to share the document.

8. Managing Shared Documents:

   • Once shared, you can manage access by clicking on the "Advanced" link in the bottom-right corner of the sharing dialog. This allows you to change access settings, remove people, etc.

Remember, the people you share with will need to be signed in with a Google account to access the document. If you've set permissions to "Can edit" or "Can comment", they can make changes or add comments to the document. If you've set permissions to "Can view", they will only be able to read the document.

That's it! The document is now shared, and collaborators can access it through the link you provided or via their Google Drive.