How do I download my paper as a Word document from Office365 or Google Docs?

Answer

If you are working in an online word processor like Office365 or Google Docs, you will sometimes still need to download your paper as a Word document. Follow the steps below to do this.

In Office365

1. When you are ready to download your paper, select the 'File' tab in the top left corner of the screen, highlighted yellow in the image below.

 

 

2. Select 'Create a Copy' from the menu that comes up, then click 'Download a copy.'

 

3. On the box that appears, click the blue 'Download a Copy' button. 

 

4. You should now have a copy of your paper as a Word document saved in the Downloads folder of your computer that you can send wherever you need to!

 

In Google Docs

1. When you are ready to download your paper, select the 'File' tab in the top left corner of the screen, highlighted in yellow in the image below. 

 

 

2. Select 'Download' from the menu that appears, then click 'Microsoft Word (.docx),' highlighted yellow in the image below

3. You should now have a copy of your paper as a Word document saved in the Downloads folder of your computer that you can send wherever you need to!

  • Last Updated Nov 06, 2025
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  • Answered By Noah LaFond

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