Step 1: Find the file you want to share
Share a single file
- On a computer, go to Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, or Slides.
- Click the file you want to share.
- Click Share or Share
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Step 2: Choose who to share with & how they can use your file
Share with specific people
If you use a Google Account through work or school, you might not be able to share files outside of your organization.
Select the file you want to share.
Click Share or Share Share.
Under "Share with people and groups," enter the email address you want to share with.
To change what people can do to your doc, on the right, click the Down arrow Down and then Viewer, Commenter, or Editor.
Choose to notify people.
If you want to notify people that you shared a doc with them, check the box next to Notify people. If you notify people, each email address you enter will be included in the email.
If you don't want to notify people, uncheck the box.
Click Share or Send.
Choose if people can view, comment, or edit
When you share a file with someone, you can choose what they can do with it.
- Viewer: People can view, but can’t change or share the file with others.
- Commenter: People can make comments and suggestions, but can’t change or share the file with others.
- Editor: People can make changes, accept or reject suggestions, and share the file with others.