This guide will assist you in learning how to Create and Share a Google Doc, as well as how to submit this shared link to your Google Doc to Canvas. This is step-by-step guide of this Google Doc if you would prefer to see all content at once.
Creating a Google Doc - Step 1
There are multiple ways to create a new Google doc, here are the steps for one method. If you start in the folder where you want the document to be saved, you can save the step of moving it to the folder later.
Open Google Drive from Gmail
Log into Gmail.
Click on the 3x3 dots in the right corner of the screen. The list displayed can be customized so that it displays the Google apps that you use the most often at the top.
Creating a Google Doc - Step 2
In the list, locate the Google Drive icon and click on it.
Tip 1: Another option: you can go directly to Docs and save the file in the appropriate folder later.
Tip 2: You can use this method to get to Google Calendar quickly, so you can view the Squad time and Zoom information.
Creating a Google Doc - Step 3
Google Drive will open in a new tab. From Google Drive you can view all Google Docs or Sheets that you’ve created or that have been shared with you.
Click on Shared with Me in the left navigation.
You’ll see different sections on this page titled Suggested, Folders and Files. Under the files section, there should be a documents that your coach has created and shared with you, titled “YourFirstName.LastInitial”
If you don’t see these documents yet, don’t fret, it means your coach probably hasn’t shared it yet. Documents are shared as they come up in the weekly programming, but feel free to remind your coach over Slack that you weren’t able to locate it. For now, skip to the next step.
Double-click on the file to open it.
Creating a Google Doc - Step 4
Click the New button at the top left corner of the screen.
- Select Google Docs from the list and the doc will open in a new window.
Rename the document by clicking in the title bar at the top where it says “Untitled Doc.” I recommend naming the document FirstName.LastName.DocTitle, for example: Rosanne.Lush.ProfessionalIntro.
Compose your document just as you would in any other word processor, like Microsoft Word or TextEdit.
Sharing a Google Doc - Step 1
Once you’re ready to submit your document, the next step will be to share it, and change the permissions so that your coach can edit it and leave comments. This is also how you would share any files you upload to Google Drive.
In the upper right corner of the screen, click on the Share button.
Share a Google Document - Step 2
In the popup window, click on the blue hyperlink at the bottom of the window. It may say “Share with Merit America” or it may say “Change,” regardless, click on the blue hyperlink, whatever the text says.
Click on the drop-down and change the selection to “Anyone with the link.” This will make it easier for you to share it without running into issues later.
Click on the drop-down that says “Viewer” and change the permission level to “Editor."
Share a Google Document - Step 3
In the Share Window, Click the Copy Link button.
Then, click the Done button.
You may now share your link and anyone who receives this will be able to view and edit your document.
Congratulations and Happy Learning.
If you would like to learn how to submit a document to the Learner portal click the link below.
