To convert a Google Doc to Word, click on File in Google Docs and scroll down to Download. Select Microsoft Word (.docx). A Word document version of your Google Doc will appear as a download on the bottom left of the screen.
When you click on the Word document, you can click Enable Editing to continue writing or save the document to your computer.
Rock Valley College provides students Microsoft Word for free. Visit https://rockvalleycollege.edu/campus-services/technology-services#microsoft for a step-by-step guide to downloading Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus.
Guide created by: C. Jones 4/8/2021
Revised by: B. McCoid 1/17/2024
The RVC Writing Center offers many resources to help you with these topics and all of your writing concerns. Titles of available resources can be found in the navigation bars along the left side of this page and/or by using the search bar. The Writing Center’s Resource Library can be accessed by using the following link:
If you still need assistance, please call (815) 921-2370 to make an appointment with an RVC writing coach.
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