Share Files or Folders in Google Docs. Here's How.

Share Files or Folders in Google Docs. Here's How.

I think most of the tech savvy are already aware of so-called Google Docs and for sure they're enjoying the services or features that Google Docs has. But how about you? Have you tried using Google Docs? If not then this article is for you.

Before we go to the steps on how to share a File or Folders in Google Docs let us define first what is meant by Google Docs.

Google Docs is an application where you can ceate a new document and edit with others at the same time -- from your computer, phone or tablet. It's an innovative application design and developed by Google.



Get to your documents anywhere, anytime. Access, create, and edit your documents wherever you go—from your phone, tablet, or computer. This is Google Docs.

So now here's how to share Files using Google Docs?

Share a file or folder

You can share a file or folder in Google Drive or in the Docs, Sheets, and Slides home screens.
    Open Drive, or a file or folder you want to share.
    Open the sharing box:
        While you have a file open: Click Share in the top-right corner.
        While you have a folder open: Click the share icon in the top-right Share.
        From your file list in Drive: Select the name of a file or folder and click the share icon at the top Share.
    Under “People” in the sharing box, type the email addresses of the people or Google Groups you want to share with. You can also search for contacts by typing them into the box.
    Choose the type of access you want to give these users by clicking the dropdown arrow to the right of the text box:
        Can edit: Users can edit the file or folder and share it with others
        Can comment:  Users can view and add comments to the file, but can’t edit it. Folders can't be given comment access.
        Can view:  Users can see the file or folder but can’t edit or comment on it
    Click Done. The users will receive an email letting them know you’ve shared the file or folder with them.
You might as well watch the video below for more interesting information about Google Docs.


Source:https://support.google.com/