How to Upload Excel in Google Docs?
Uploading an Excel file to Google Docs is a straightforward process. Many organizations, big and small, use Google’s cloud-based productivity tools as a collaborative platform to simplify their workflow. With Excel files being a widely accepted format for data sharing and analysis, it’s necessary to know how to effectively upload and manage Excel documents in Google Docs.
Step-by-Step Guide to Uploading an Excel File in Google Docs
Step 1: Open Google Drive
In order to upload an Excel file to Google Docs, you need to access the Google Drive service. On your computer, navigate to drive.google.com, type in your login credentials to access your account. Here is a screenshot of what this step should look like (Figure 1 below), click on the link here to access Google Drive ([Figure 1).
[Figure 1: Google Drive Screenshot]
Step 2: Click on the New Button
- In the top-most left corner of the drive.google.com page, select the New option from the drop-down list.
- NEW is the Cloud Icon on your Android device.
Step 3: Select the ‘File’ Option
a. In the New browser window, click on ‘File’ button available at the top.
This is a crucial step towards uploading your Excel file and making it accessible to collaborative editing. Here, an upload dialogue box opens offering you several options:
• Select multiple files:, allows you to select individual files, and multiple Excel or other files for simultaneous importing.
Step 3: Choose the Excel file
b. Find, select and click on the Excel file:
- Browse and make sure your Microsoft.xlsx file or related files (.xls) as per the case you uploaded to the computer for quick upload to Google Docs spreadsheet.
Step 5: Wait for File Preview
Once you click your Microsoft.xlsx (.xls) file a file preview is created inside Google Drive, to instantly see a thumbnail representation by Google Docs of what type of document is before the file.