Opening a Microsoft Word file in Google Docs

The first step involves creating a Downloads Folder in Google Drive. You only need to do that step once, and then you will simply drag and drop the downloaded files into this folder.

1. Start by going to Google Drive by clicking on the grid icon and choosing Drive
   
   
    
2. In the upper left corner, click NEW and then choose New Folder. Name the Folder "Downloads" or whatever name you wish
   
   
    
3. Double click on the new folder to open it
   
   
    
4. Now after you have the Word file on your computer, navigate to the file in your local Downloads by opening the File Explorer down at the bottom of you screen
   
   
    
5. Once you locate the file in the downloads folder, click and drag the file into the Google Drive tab
   
   
    
6. Once it has uploaded into the Google Drive window, double click on the file. 
   
   
    

7. The file should now open right in Google Docs!