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Do documents automatically save in Google Docs?

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Yes, documents you are writing actively are automatically saved in Google Docs as you work on them.

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How do I save a document in Google Docs?

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You can save a document in Google Docs by waiting for the "Saving" icon to automatically save your document. For more details with images, including saving a document somewhere specific and saving a shared document, see the steps above. If you’re working offline, you’ll need to set up the ability for offline changes to be kept.

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How do I save a document in Google Drive?

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Open your document first. Then click on the Folder icon in the top left hand corner of your Google document page layout. Next, choose the place where you want the document to be saved to (the drop-down menu will provide all the options), click Move Here and the document will be saved where you want it. All other saves after this will be automatic.

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How do I save a Google Doc to my phone?

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If you’re working on a Google document, the changes will be automatically saved. If you need to save a document somewhere different on an Android phone, tap More (3 dots in a row), then tap Make a copy (the icon shows sheets of paper). Enter your title for the copy and choose where you want it saved, then tap OK.

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What are some other file formats I can download Google Doc files as if I don't have Microsoft Word?

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Instead of converting your Google Doc into a word document, you can save it as an Open Document Format, Rich Text Format, PDF, Plain Text, Web Page, or EPUB Publication. You could also download the file on a public computer that is equipped with Microsoft word.

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How do I download a Google Doc as an attachment?

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Go to File, scroll to Download As, and then choose what type of file you want to download it as.

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If I have a cover letter and resume, how do I save both files under one file?

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You can copy and paste one onto the other document. You can choose to paste with the formatting you've already done, or without formatting, which will paste it with default settings. Then go to File, Download As, and choose your file type.

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It shows on my Google Doc that the edits are being saved, but when I reopen it, the edits do not show up. Why not? What can I do?

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Click the refresh button, and if that doesn't work, click the undo, several times, then click the redo and it should comeback. If all fails, try checking your other documents and contacting Google.

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What mode on Google Docs will not save documents automatically?

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There is no option to disable autosave, but you can download the document to your computer and make edits.

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Can I transfer the ownership of a Google Doc to my partner?

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Yes, if you click on 'share' in the top right corner and then click 'advanced' in the bottom right corner, then where it says that they can view/edit/comment (one of them) you can click on that and then click on 'is owner' and then press 'save changes' and they will become the owner.

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How do I notify others that I am sharing the document with that I have made a change?

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You can make a comment by highlight a section and clicking the small comment button to the right of the document. Also, the people you shared the document with can click the "All Changes Saved in Drive" button in order to review the entire revision history.

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How do I save as a .doc (not .docx) file type?

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Go to the file bar in upper left corner and it says save as file. Click that for all your options.

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How do I save a Google Doc to my desktop?

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One the top menu click 'file' and then download as a download in the desired file type to your desktop.

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How do I send my document to someone?

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Press the Share button on the left hand corner and write the email of whomever you want to send it to.

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If I change my computer back to an earlier version, will my latest edit on Google Docs be saved?

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Yes, everything is on your email address, not your computer. You have to put in your account and password to open Google Drive.

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