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How to save a document in Google Docs

Google Docs saves every change for you. Check the save status, or download a copy to your computer.

Operations
2 steps 1 min Community template
1

Click in your document

Click where you want to write. Type or edit as usual. There is no Save button - every change is saved to Drive as you work.

docs.google.com/document/
Click in your document
2

Saved automatically

The cloud icon next to the title confirms the change is saved to Drive. For a copy on your computer, choose File > Download.

docs.google.com/document/
Saved automatically

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