How to Make a Copy of Google Doc Using a Link

This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to create a copy of a Google Doc by using a shared link. Follow these steps to efficiently duplicate your document for further editing or sharing.

Step 1

Begin by opening the Google Doc that you want to copy. Ensure you have access to the document.

Step 2

Locate and click on the "Share" button in the upper right corner of the document to open sharing settings.

Step 3

Click on the option to generate a link that allows "Anyone with the link" to access it. Then, adjust the viewer permission to "Commenter" to enable others to leave comments.

Step 4

Copy the generated link and click "Done." Open a new browser tab and paste the link into the address bar. Modify the link by replacing the word "edit" with "copy" and press Enter.

Step 5

A prompt will appear allowing you to create a new copy of the document. Click on "Make a copy" to duplicate the existing document.

This is how you can easily make copy for any Google Doc using a link.