Making a copy of a spreadsheet/ document/ slides

NOTES: 

1. The steps below are also applicable when making copies of Google Documents or Slides.

2. Make sure that you are using the correct Google Account.

Step 1

Open the document.

If Google prompts "You need access" while trying to open the file, you may troubleshoot this by following these steps.

Step 2

In the menu, click File the select Make a Copy.

Step 3

A copy document dialog box will appear. Specify the filename. If you are making a copy of a worksheet or file for a course, please be mindful of the naming convention specified.

You may also specify which folder in your Google Drive the file will be copied. Click the drop-down and locate the folder to which you want the file to be copied.

Step 4

Click the Make a copy button to create the copy on the specified folder with the given filename. 

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