How to Upload and Share a Spreadsheet on Google Docs

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Google Docs is one of the best systems to use for collaborating with people across the country. Here's how to upload and share a spreadsheet with your colleagues on Google Docs.

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    To do this click on the 'gear icon'->upload settings->'Convert uploaded files to google docs format'.
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    • To set it, Right click on the file, select "Open with->Google Sheets".
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