If the file is attached to an email, download it to your computer now by clicking the attachment, then saving it to your desktop. If you received an email message that says “(user) has invited you to edit the following document,” simply click the button that says “Open in Docs” to view and edit the file. [2] X Research source
If you are on a computer, the document automatically opened your default web browser. On your mobile device, it should open in the Google Docs app. If you have not yet logged into your Google account, Google Docs will prompt you to do so.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. If you are using the Google Docs app on your mobile device, open the document there.
In the Google Docs app on your mobile device, tap the ⋮ icon and select “Share & Export”.
In the mobile app, select “Save as Word. ”
If you use Word Online, you will need to upload the document to OneDrive before editing. [5] X Research source Log in at http://www. onedrive. com and click “Upload,” then “Files” to find the document to upload.
In Word Online, click “Open from OneDrive” to find your file. In the Word mobile app, tap the folder icon, then select the file.
If you use the Google Docs app, you don’t need to install or configure anything special to open Word files. Just double-tap the file to open it in Google Docs.
If the file is on your computer, you should upload it to your Google Drive first.
If you’re using a mobile device, you should also install the Google Docs app. iPhone and iPad users can get it from the App Store. On Android, grab it from the Play Store.
In the mobile app, tap the “+” icon.
Mobile users, tap “New Document” instead. Google Docs files save automatically, so there’s no need to press Save when you’re done.
