How to Save a Word Document to Google Drive (2024 Guide)

In this article, we will learn how to save a Microsoft Word document to Google Drive. Simply follow the steps below.

How Do I Save a Word Document to Google Drive?

Follow the steps below to save Word doc to Google Drive.

1. Prepare Your Word Document

Review the document to ensure it is as you want it to appear in Google Drive. Finalize any changes and save a local copy before uploading it. For this example, we will use a sample policy document for 2024.

2. Upload Your Word Document

In Google Drive, click on the + New button on the left side of the screen and select File upload from the drop-down menu. Browse your computer for the Word document you want to upload and select it to start uploading.

3. Access Your Uploaded Document

Wait until the upload is complete. Once uploaded, you can find your document in My Drive.

4. Convert to Google Docs Format (optional)

Right-click on the document, click on Open with, then select Google Docs. This will create a copy of the document in Google Docs format that you can edit directly in your browser.

5. Save in Google Docs Format (optional)

When the file opens in Google Docs, you can click on File in the top menu then select Save as Google Docs.

We hope that you now have a better understanding of how to save a Microsoft Word document to Google Drive. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our article on how to how to save an audio file to Google Drive and how to save pictures from Google Drive to computer.