How to Save in Google Docs Using Autosave Feature
Note: A document created or edited in Google Docs do not need to be saved manually. Google Docs has a feature called ‘Autosave‘ in online mode. By this feature, whenever any changes in the document content is done, and when the user stops working on it, Google Docs immediately saves the document automatically in Google Drive within seconds. This happens every time the user makes changes in the document. This can be checked using the document status icon above the menu bar in Google Docs. By default, Google Docs saves documents automatically.
Step 1: Launch Google Docs and Open the Document
Open Google Docs and open a new document or an existing document in Google Docs.
Opened document
Step 2: Edit the Document
As you work on your document, make additions or revisions to your content as needed. While you’re actively editing or typing within the document, you might notice a refreshing icon alongside a message indicating ‘saving’ as the document’s status. This indicates that the document hasn’t been saved manually, but Google Docs is in the process of automatically saving it as soon as you cease your current work on the document.
Step 3: Document Automatically Saved
Upon finishing your work within the document, you’ll observe a transition in the document status icon. It transforms into a cloud symbol accompanied by a checkmark, while a text label reading ‘Saved to drive’ appears alongside it. This signifies the successful automatic saving of your document to Google Drive, ensuring that your document and its data are securely stored.
Document status displaying “Saved”
How to Save a Document in Google Docs
Google Docs has emerged as a go-to platform for many. However, even in the world of seamless online editing, there comes a time when you must save or export your document for various purposes, be it sharing via email, creating a physical printout, or converting it into a different format. To navigate the ins and outs of this essential process, it’s crucial to understand how to save and export effectively in Google Docs. In this article, we will delve into the complexities of keeping your work, confirming that your documents are securely stored and ready for any future use.