Google Workspace

How to share a Google Doc with edit access

Share a Google Doc so a teammate can edit it directly, without making it public.

7 steps
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Walkthrough

Step-by-step

  1. 1

    Open docs.google.com and the document you want to share

  2. 2

    Click the 'Share' button in the top-right corner

  3. 3

    Type the email address of the person you want to share with

    Use the work email so it routes to their Google account, not personal.

  4. 4

    Click the permissions dropdown (defaults to 'Editor')

  5. 5

    Confirm 'Editor' is selected so they can edit the document

  6. 6

    Add a personal message (optional) and click 'Send'

  7. 7

    Verify the recipient appears in the 'People with access' list

    If you see only 'General access — Restricted,' the share didn't apply.

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