How to Upload and Share a Spreadsheet on Google Docs

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Last Updated: July 24, 2015

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Google Docs is one of the best systems to use for collaborating with people across the country. Here's how to upload and share a spreadsheet with your colleagues on Google Docs.

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   Before anything else, prepare your spreadsheet file and place it in a folder which you can easily find.
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   Start by opening your Gmail account and clicking on 'Drive' which is found at the left-topmost part of your screen.

   • You will be redirected to https://docs.google.com/
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   Before making any upload make sure that the 'Upload Settings' are set correctly. To do this click on the 'gear icon'->upload settings->'Convert uploaded files to google docs format'.
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   Drag your mouse down a little until you find a button that says 'Upload'
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   Click Upload and a small pop menu appears containing two upload types, may it be "Files" or "Folders".
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   Click 'Files' to import your file.
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   Select your file and click 'Open' on the pop-up box.
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   Uploading has started
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   After the file has been uploaded a 'Share' link will appear.
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    Click the 'Share' link to invite friends or colleagues.
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    Type in the email address of your friends or colleagues.
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    Set the access type of the recently added email, choose from "can edit", "Can Comment" and "Can View". click on Done.
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    After clicking "Done", you will then see your uploaded spreadsheet marked with "Shared".
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    You're Spreadsheet must be set to be opened on "Google Sheet" so that you can edit it on a spreadsheet manner.

    • To set it, Right click on the file, select "Open with->Google Sheets".
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    Now you can open and edit your Spreadsheet just like Excel and so as your friend as collaborators.
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