How to Open Google Docs on an iPad
Launch the App Store., Search for Google Docs., Download Google Docs., Launch Google Docs., Sign in., View your document files., Open a document file., Work on the file.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Launch the App Store.
Tap the App Store on your iPad to launch it. -
Step 2: Search for Google Docs.
Type in “Google Docs” on the search field at the top, and tap the Search button to commence the search. , Locate the correct app (it has the icon of a blue sheet of paper) and tap the “Install” button beside the app.
The app will begin installing onto your device. , Once it has finished installing, locate the app on your device and tap on it. , Upon initial launch, you will be asked to link your Google Docs account.
Type in your Google account email address and password into the fields provided, then tap the “Sign in” button to proceed. , Upon signing in, you will be shown all your Google Docs in thumbnails.
Swipe up and down to view all of them. , Locate the file you want to open.
The files are sorted with the most recent one on top.
Once you find it, tap on it and the document will load.
Unless the file is stored locally on your iPad, you have to be connected to Google Docs online in order for it to download and access your file. , You can now continue working on this file.
Your edits are automatically saved online. -
Step 3: Download Google Docs.
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Step 4: Launch Google Docs.
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Step 5: Sign in.
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Step 6: View your document files.
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Step 7: Open a document file.
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Step 8: Work on the file.
Detailed Guide
Tap the App Store on your iPad to launch it.
Type in “Google Docs” on the search field at the top, and tap the Search button to commence the search. , Locate the correct app (it has the icon of a blue sheet of paper) and tap the “Install” button beside the app.
The app will begin installing onto your device. , Once it has finished installing, locate the app on your device and tap on it. , Upon initial launch, you will be asked to link your Google Docs account.
Type in your Google account email address and password into the fields provided, then tap the “Sign in” button to proceed. , Upon signing in, you will be shown all your Google Docs in thumbnails.
Swipe up and down to view all of them. , Locate the file you want to open.
The files are sorted with the most recent one on top.
Once you find it, tap on it and the document will load.
Unless the file is stored locally on your iPad, you have to be connected to Google Docs online in order for it to download and access your file. , You can now continue working on this file.
Your edits are automatically saved online.
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