How to download Google Docs as Plain text (.txt)

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What if you have the requirement to convert your Google Docs file to a Plain text file? and you need to share the google docs file with someone as a plain text file. No worries. This article will help you to fulfill your needs.

Case-1: On PC

There are two ways to convert your Google Docs file into a Plain text (.txt) file.
  • Approach-1: Using the Download option
  • Approach-2: Using the Notepad

Approach-1: Using the Download option

Follow the below steps.

  1. Open your Google Docs file that you wish to convert to a plain text (.txt) file.
  2. Click on the File menu –> Select Download option –> Choose Plain text (.txt) option.
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3. Once downloaded, click on the file to open. The Google Docs file will now open as a plain text (.txt) file.

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Approach-2: Using the Notepad

Another simple approach to converting your Google Docs to plain text (.txt) files is to copy your content to a Notepad file.

  1. Open your Google Docs file that you wish to convert to a plain text (.txt) file.
  2. Press Ctrl + A keyboard shortcut to select all the content. Then press Ctrl + C keys or right-click and select the Copy option to copy the content.
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3. Open Notepad—> Press Ctrl + V to paste the content, or right-click on the blank notepad—> Choose the Paste option.

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4. On the notepad, click File –> Save As –> Provide the same name as your Google Docs document –> Click Save button.

You can also press Ctrl + S to save the notepad

Case-2: On Mobile

You can also convert Google Docs as Plain text on Android or iPhone using the below instructions.

  1. Open the Docs app on your Mobile.
  2. Tap the Google Docs document that you want to convert to Plain text,
  3. Tap on the Context menu from the top right corner of your mobile screen –> Tap on the Share & export option.
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4. Tap on the Save As link.

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5. Choose Plain Text (.txt) –> Tap on the Ok button.

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