Sharing Files
Google users have the ability to share their files with other users who have a Google/Gmail account. They are able to give permission to view, edit, or make comments on a Google file. It is important that the creator is intentional with what action they would like their collaborators to have accessibility to.
Google users have the ability to share their files with other users who have a Google/Gmail account. They are able to give permission to view, edit, or make comments on a Google file. It is important that the creator is intentional with what action they would like their collaborators to have accessibility to.
How to share a file:
1, In order to share a file, first make sure that the file is located on your drive
2. Select the blue Share button at the top right of the document or select File-Share
3. In the window, type the name/email addresses of the persons you would like to share your file with.
4. In the drop down menu within the window, select whether you would like your collaborator(s) to have permission to view, edit, or comment on the file.
5. Type and message to describe what you are sharing and select Send.
1, In order to share a file, first make sure that the file is located on your drive
2. Select the blue Share button at the top right of the document or select File-Share
3. In the window, type the name/email addresses of the persons you would like to share your file with.
4. In the drop down menu within the window, select whether you would like your collaborator(s) to have permission to view, edit, or comment on the file.
5. Type and message to describe what you are sharing and select Send.
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View, Edit, and Comment Permissions
View Collaborators are only given permission to view the file that the creator has shared with them. Collaborators have the option to “Make a Copy”, which allows them to have a copy of the file within their own Google Drive. Edit Collaborators are given permission to edit the file that was share with them. This allows everyone the accessibility to work on the document at the same time. Users are able determine which users made edits by “Version History.” Version History will determine what users made edits within the document and where. Comment When given the permission to comment on the creators work, users are able to view the file and make comments throughout without being able to change the content of the document directly. |
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