Upload and Share a Spreadsheet on Google Docs
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.
Steps
- Before anything else, prepare your spreadsheet file and place it in a folder which you can easily find.
- 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/
- 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'.
- Drag your mouse down a little until you find a button that says 'Upload'
- Click Upload and a small pop menu appears containing two upload types, may it be "Files" or "Folders".
- Click 'Files' to import your file.
- Select your file and click 'Open' on the pop-up box.
- Uploading has started
- After the file has been uploaded a 'Share' link will appear.
- Click the 'Share' link to invite friends or colleagues.
- Type in the email address of your friends or colleagues.
- Set the access type of the recently added email, choose from "can edit", "Can Comment" and "Can View". click on Done.
- After clicking "Done", you will then see your uploaded spreadsheet marked with "Shared".
- 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".
- Now you can open and edit your Spreadsheet just like Excel and so as your friend as collaborators.
Tips
- Click on the images to see a larger version.
- This is for first-time users.
