How to Make a Copy of a Google Document When You Can’t
Have you ever faced the frustrating situation where you want to make a copy of a Google Document, but it just won’t let you? This is a common issue that can arise, especially in collaborative environments like schools or workplaces. In this post, we’ll dive into a specific scenario and provide you with a solution to ensure you can create that copy when needed. The Scenario Let’s set the scene. Imagine you’re at school, and a colleague has created a Google Document inside a shared folder. They’ve shared this document with someone else and given them editing rights. You might think that making a copy of this document would be straightforward, but that’s not always the case. Here's what happened: a person opened the document, just like they typically would, and navigated to the File menu to select Make a Copy . But, when they tried to make that copy, something unexpected occurred. Understanding the Issue When the user attempted to make a copy, they discovered that the folde...
