How to use Google Docs - Android (2024)

You can create, view, and edit Google documents, as well as Microsoft Word® files, with the Google Docs app for Android.

Step 1: Download the Google Docs app

  1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Play app How to use Google Docs - Android (2).
  2. Find the Google Docs appHow to use Google Docs - Android (3).
  3. Tap Install.

Step 2: Get started

Edit a document

  1. On your Android phone or tablet, open a document in the Google Docs appHow to use Google Docs - Android (4).
  2. Tap Edit How to use Google Docs - Android (5).
  3. To select a word, double-tap it. Move the blue markers to select more text.
  4. Start editing.
  5. To undo or redo an action, click Undo How to use Google Docs - Android (6) or Redo How to use Google Docs - Android (7).

Work with different file formats

You can upload and download files with the Google Docs app for Android.

  • Import: You can open and edit DOC, DOCX, ODT, TXT, RTF, and HTML files.
  • Export: You can export DOCX, EPUB, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT, and as a web page (HTML as a ZIP).

Step 3: Share & work with others

You can share files and folders with people and choose whether they can view, edit, or comment on them.

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