Create or import files

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To start, you need a file to work with.

In this section, you learn how to: Create a new file Import and convert existing files

Create a new file

Choose an option:

• From the Docs homepage, above Blank, click Create.
• In Drive, at the top, click NewGoogle DocsBlank document or From a template.

Import and convert existing files

If you have existing files, you can import and convert them to Docs, Sheets, or Slides.

1. Go to Drive.
2. Click  NewFile Upload.
3. Choose the file you want to import from your computer to add it to Drive.
4. In the Upload complete window, click Show file location .
5. Right-click the file and select Open withGoogle Docs/Sheets/Slides.

Converting your file from another program creates a copy of your original file in a Docs, Sheets, or Slides format. You can then edit the file in your browser.

Have a Microsoft file?

If you've already stored Microsoft files in Drive, you can also update them without converting them.

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