This article will walk you through uploading a .docx file (Microsoft Word) to Google Drive, converting it to a Google Doc, and sharing it with your professor through Blackboard.
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Access Google Drive
2. Upload the Word Document
- In the top-left corner, click the + New button
- Select File Upload
- Choose the Microsoft Word document you want to upload
- Click Open
Tip: You can also drag and drop the file directly into your Google Drive browser window.
3. Open and Edit in Google Docs
- Once uploaded, double-click the file to open it
- Click the “Open with Google Docs” option at the top of the screen
- Make any required edits as per the assignment instructions
4. Rename the File
- Click on the file name at the top
- Rename it using the following format:
YourFirstName YourLastName HIST 131
Example: Maria Gonzalez HIST 131
5. Complete the Assignment
- Follow each task in the instructions carefully
- Ensure all steps are completed in order
Share Your Google Doc (with Full Editing Access)
Once your assignment is complete and thoroughly reviewed:
1. Click Share (Top Right Corner)
- Click the blue Share button
2. Change Link Settings
- At the bottom of the window, click “Anyone with the link”
- Set permission to: Editor (Full editing access)
3. Copy the Shareable Link
- Click Copy link
- Click Done
4. Submit to Blackboard
- Go to the assignment in Blackboard
- Paste the shareable link (with edit permissions) into the submission area
Need Help? Watch This Video: How to Share a Google Doc (with Edit Access)
You’re Done!
You’re now ready to submit your assignment correctly. Always double-check:
- You’ve followed all assignment steps
- Your Google Doc is shared with Editor access
- You’ve submitted the correct link in Blackboard
If you run into any issues, contact the Teaching & Technology Center (TTC) or your instructor.