how to print from google docs | print from Chromebook
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how to print from google docs: Google Docs is a better idea for easy document creation. This is not only free but similar to the Microsoft Word desktop app, it allows a lot of people to collaborate immediately, and all files are kept in the cloud for authorization anywhere.
Google Docs might not have full-featured as Microsoft Office, but it applied with all the essentials, like the ability to print.
For Computer
Print a document, spreadsheet, or presentation
Printing can be done on Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides making use of browsers, such as Chrome or Safari.
Print Your document, spreadsheet, or presentation in Chrome
Print a document
- Now, on your computer, open a document in Google Docs.
- Tap on File
then click on Print.
- A window will be open which will choose your print settings.
- Tap on Print.
Print a spreadsheet
- Now, on your computer, open a spreadsheet in Google Sheets.
- Tap on File
then click on Print.
- Optional: Choose print settings that you have, like margins or page orientation, click on HERE to know more.
- Tap on Next.
- A window will be open which will choose your print settings.
- Tap on Print.
Print a presentation
- Now, on your computer, open a spreadsheet in Google Slides.
- Tao on File.
- Print without changes: Tap on Print.
- Adjust orientation: Tap on Print settings and preview
Then in the toolbar, tap on Handout
Then Landscape.
- Print with speaker notes: Tap on Print settings and preview
Then In the toolbar, Tap on 1 slide with notes.
- Tap on Print.
- A window will be open which will choose your print settings.
- Tap on Print.
Print in Firefox or Safari
Print your file as a PDF
- Now, on your computer, open the document, presentation, or spreadsheet you want to print.
- Tap on File
Then click on Print.
- Document or Presentation: A PDF file will automatically be downloaded.
- Spreadsheet:
- A window will be open which will choose your print settings.
Tap on Next. A PDF file will automatically be downloaded.
- When the download completes, You can access the file.
- In your PDF viewer, go to File
then tap on Print.
- A window will be open which will choose your print settings.
- Tap on Print.
Print your file in another file format
- Now, on your computer, open the document, spreadsheet, or presentation you want to print.
- Tap on File
Then click on Download as.
- Choose the file format you need.
- Search for the downloaded file on your computer, and access it.
- Print the downloaded file.
For Andriod
Print a document, spreadsheet, or presentation
Now you can print through the Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides apps on your Android phone or tablet.
Step 1: Download the app you want to use
Step 2: Print from your phone
- Now, on your Android phone or tablet, access the Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides app.
- On the file, you want to print, tap More
.
- Click on Share & export
Then click on Print
.
- Go through the instructions to choose the printer.
- Click on Print
.
Change the page setup of a Google Doc
To change how a page is been set up, download the Google Docs app for Android by clicking on HERE.
- Now on your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Docs app.
- Access a document.
- AT the bottom right, click on Edit
.
- At the top right, click on More
.
- Click on Page Setup.
- Click on the setting you need to make changes on:
- Orientation
- Paper size
- Page color
- Make your changes.
You can edit your file while in the print layout mode to see how it will look when it’s printed.
- On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Docs app.
- Open a document.
- In the top right, tap More
.
- Turn Print layout on.
- Tap Edit
.
For iPhone or iPad.
Print a document, spreadsheet, or presentation
Now you can print through the Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides apps on your iPhone or iPad.
Step 1: Download the app you want to use
Step 2: Make use of your computer to set up printing
Learn how to connect to Google Cloud Print by clicking on HERE
Step 3: Print from your phone
- Now on your iPhone or iPad, access the Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides app.
- Access the file, you want to print, tap More
.
- Click on Share & export
then click on Print
.
- Below “Print,” click on Google Cloud Print.
- Go through the instructions to choose the printer.
- Click on Print
.
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Change the page setup of a document
First, download the Google Docs app for iPhone or iPad by clicking HERE.
- Now, on your iPhone or iPad, open the Google Docs app.
- Access a document.
- At the top right, click on More
.
- Click Page setup.
- Choose the setting you need to change:
- Orientation
- Paper size
- Page color
- Make your changes.
Check & change how your document looks when printed
Editing can be made on your file while printing layout mode to check how it will look when it’s printed.
- Now on your iPhone or iPad, open a file in the Google Docs app.
- Click on More
.
- Turn Print layout on.
- Click on Edit
.
how to print from google docs on Chromebook
Printing from Chromebook:
- Go to the Chrome menu button at the top right, and tap on Print. Or click on Ctrl+P on your keyboard. If you can’t find your printer in the Destination drop-down list, then tap on See More…
- Select your printer through the dropdown list.
- Tap on Print.