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This wikiHow teaches you how to upload a Microsoft Word document to Google Docs in Windows and macOS.
Things You Should Know
- You can upload a document to Google Docs to keep your files synced.
- In the Files menu, click "Open" then "Upload" to select your document.
- After uploading, your document will be converted into a Google Docs file and saved to your Google Drive.
Steps
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Go to https://docs.google.com in a web browser. If you’re not already signed in to your Google account, sign in now.
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Click + . It’s in the white rectangle near the top-left corner of the page.Advertisement
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Click the File menu. It’s near the top-left corner of the page.
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Click Open .
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Click the Upload tab. It’s the last tab at the top of the window.
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Click Select a file from your computer . It’s the blue button at the center of the screen.
- You can also drag the document from your computer the area surrounded by a blue dashed line.
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Open the folder where the document is saved.
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Select the document and click Open . This uploads the document and converts it to a Google Docs file. The document will also save to your Google Drive.
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1. Open Google Docs
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2. Click +
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3. Click File
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4. Click Open
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5. Click Upload
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6. Click Select a file from your computer
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7. Open the folder with the document.
8. Select the document and click Open
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