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How to Download and Email Documents in Google Docs
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You can distribute your Google Docs files by either downloading a copy or sending them via email.
When you download a Google Docs file to your computer, it's available offline in a format you can edit in another program.
The document is converted and saved to your Downloads folder.
If instead you want to send a copy of the file directly to someone, you can email it.
The document is sent as an email attachment.