Open Google Docs and create or open your document
Type your content
Google Docs saves automatically as you work
Check the status near the top for “Saving,” “Saved to Drive,” or similar
Make sure you are signed in to your Google account
Ensure you have an internet connection for automatic saving
To save a copy, go to File
Select Download
Choose a file format such as .docx, .pdf, or .txt
To keep a version in Google Drive, leave the document in Docs
To make a duplicate, go to File
Select Make a copy
Choose the destination folder and click OK