How to Make a Google Doc Public on the Web

Purpose

The default setting for a Google Doc is private to the creator.  If you would like to make this Google Doc public on the web follow these steps.  Do not share sensitive or private (e.g. student) information public on the web.

Step 1: Share the Doc

Click the blue SHARE button in the upper right corner of the Doc you would like to share.

Click the blue SHARE button in the upper right corner of the Doc you would like to share.

 

Step 2: Advanced Settings

Click the Advanced button in the lower right corner of the dialog box.

Click the Advanced button in the lower right corner of the dialog box.

 

Step 3: Change the Settings

Click the Change... button to change the access settings.

Click the Change... button to change the access settings.

 

Step 4: Public on the Web

Click the Publi on the Web button On and Save.

Click the Publi on the Web button On and Save.

 

Step 5: Finish Up

If you need the URL to send to someone or add to a website copy the URL.  Click DONE and you are done.

If you need the URL to send to someone or add to a website copy the URL.  Click DONE and you are done.