How to use Google Docs

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You can create, view, and edit Google documents, as well as Microsoft Word® files, with the Google Docs app for iPhone and iPad.

Step 1: Download the Google Docs app

1. On your iPhone or iPad, open the App Store.
2. Find the Google Docs app .
3. Install the app.

Step 2: Get started

• Create a document
• Format paragraphs or font
• Add a title, heading, or table of content

Edit a document

1. On your iPhone or iPad, open a document in the Google Docs app .
2. Tap Edit .
3. To select a word, double-tap it. Move the blue markers to select more text.
4. Start editing.
5. To undo or redo an action, click Undo or Redo .

Work with different file formats

You can upload and download files with the Google Docs app for iPhone & iPad.

• Import: You can open and edit DOC and DOCX files.
• Export: You can export as a DOCX or PDF file.

Step 3: Share & work with others

You can share files and folders with people and choose whether they can view, edit, or comment on them.