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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.
  1. Go to https://docs.google.com in a web browser. If you’re not already signed in to your Google account, sign in now.
  2. It’s in the white rectangle near the top-left corner of the page.
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  3. It’s near the top-left corner of the page.
  4. It’s the last tab at the top of the window.
  5. 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.
  6. 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 .
      2. Click + .
      3. Click File .
      4. Click Open .
      5. Click Upload .
      6. Click Select a file from your computer .
      7. Open the folder with the document.
      8. Select the document and click Open .

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