Google Slides: Converting and Printing Docs

Once you've created a file, it will be accessible whenever you sign in to Google Drive. However, there may be times when you want to download or print a file for offline access.

To download a file:

1. Locate and right-click the file you want to download, then select Download.

To choose a file format:

By default, Google Drive will choose the most common file format whenever you download a file. For example, if you download a Google Document, it will automatically be saved as a .docx file, which is used by Microsoft Word and most other word processors. However, there may be times when you want to choose a different format, such as PDF.

Double-click the desired file to open it.

To print a file:

1. Double-click the desired file to open it.
2. Select File >Print.

Note that these options will vary depending on the type of file you're printing. For example, you'll have different options for printing a spreadsheet than you would for printing a presentation.

Challenge!

1. Open our example file. Make sure you're signed in to Google, then click File >Make a copy.
2. Download the file as a PDF.
3. If your device is connected to a printer, try printing the file.