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A quick guide to upload files to Google Docs
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This wikiHow teaches you how to upload a Microsoft Word document to Google Docs in Windows and macOS.

How to Upload a Document to Google Docs: Easy Steps

  • Visit https://docs.google.com and then click “New.”
  • Hit the “File” menu in the top-left corner of your screen.
  • Click “Open” and then “Upload” to select your document.
  1. Go to https://docs.google.com in a web browser. If you’re not already signed in to your Google account, sign in now.
  2. It’s in the white rectangle near the top-left corner of the page.
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  3. It’s near the top-left corner of the page.
  4. It’s the last tab at the top of the window.
  5. It’s the blue button at the center of the screen.
    • You can also drag the document from your computer the area surrounded by a blue dashed line.
  6. This uploads the document and converts it to a Google Docs file. The document will also save to your Google Drive.
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Nicole Levine, MFA
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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Nicole Levine, MFA. Nicole Levine is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. She has more than 20 years of experience creating technical documentation and leading support teams at major web hosting and software companies. Nicole also holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Portland State University and teaches composition, fiction-writing, and zine-making at various institutions. This article has been viewed 87,455 times.
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Updated: April 28, 2025
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Categories: Google Docs
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1. Open Google Docs.
2. Click +.
3. Click File.
4. Click Open.
5. Click Upload.
6. Click Select a file from your computer.
7. Open the folder with the document.
8. Select the document and click Open.

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