Downloading and printing files from Google Drive

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 .
   
2. The file will be downloaded to your computer.

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.

1. Double-click the desired file to open it.
   
2. The file will appear in a new tab. Select File Download as , then choose the desired file type. In this example, we'll choose PDF Document (.pdf) .
   
3. The file will be downloaded to your computer in the desired file type.

To print a file:

1. Double-click the desired file to open it.
2. Select File Print .
   
3. The Print dialog box will appear, along with a preview of your file on the right. Choose the desired options, then click 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.