Create, view, or download a file

To view files that you’ve created or opened on any computer and other documents like Microsoft® Word, Excel, or PowerPoint files:

1. On your computer, open a Google Docs, Sheets, Slides or Vids home screen.
2. Click the document, spreadsheet, presentation, or video you want to view.

1. On your computer, open a Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms or Vidshome screen.
2. Open the file you want to make a copy of.
3. In the menu, click File Make a copy.
4. Type a name and choose where to save it.
   • If you want to copy comments from a document, spreadsheet, presentation, or video, click Copy comments and suggestions. You can choose to include resolved comments and suggestions in your new copy.
5. Click Ok.

1. On your computer, open a Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms or Vidshome screen.
2. Open a document, spreadsheet, presentation or video.
3. At the top, click File  Download.
   • In Google Vids, click File Download as MP4.
4. Choose a file type. The file will download onto your computer.
   • Tip: Vids files download as .mp4s and are typically larger and take longer to download.