Uploading a Google Docs document

Question

How do I upload a Google Docs document? 

Answer

You can upload existing documents to Google documents at any time. When you're uploading, you can either keep your document in its original file type or convert it to Google Docs format. Converting your document to Google Docs format allows you to edit and collaborate online from any computer.
Note: Compatibility differences between Microsoft Word and Google Docs may cause issues with formatting and line spacing

You can upload the following file types:

• .html
• .txt
• .odt
• .rtf
• .doc and .docx

To upload a document, you will first need to be on Google Drive. Follow these steps to do that:

1. On your address bar, type:  http://docs.usd.edu

Follow these steps to upload a document

1. Click New icon in the top left of your Documents List
2. Click File Upload
3. Click the document you'd like to upload
4. Click Open
5. It will upload it as a Microsoft Word document
6. Click on Open with Google Docs if you'd like to be able to edit and collaborate on the document online
   Note:  Uploaded document files that are converted to Google documents format can't be larger than 1 MB
7. The uploaded file will appear in your Documents List as a Google Doc

For more information about Google Docs, please view the full tutorial from the CTL here: Google Docs

If you need further assistance, please click the CTL Support Request button on this page.