Ever needed to print a Google Doc while retaining essential feedback and suggestions made by collaborators? Printing Google Docs with comments can be a breeze once you know how. Let's dive into the steps to achieve this, ensuring none of your important notes are left behind.
Before we proceed, it's crucial to understand that Google Docs doesn't offer a direct print option for comments. However, we can turn these comments into text that you can then print. Let's explore two methods to accomplish this.
Using Google Docs' 'Select Tool' to Print Comments
The 'Select Tool' in Google Docs is an underrated feature that allows you to select and print your document's content, including comments. Here's how to use it:
First, ensure your document is open in Google Docs. Then, click on the 'View' menu at the top of your screen. You'll see an option labeled 'Select tool'. Click on it to activate the tool. Once activated, your cursor will change to a highlighting tool.
Selecting and Printing the Document
To select your entire document, press 'Ctrl + A' (or 'Command + A' on a Mac). This will highlight everything, including your text and comments. Now, to print, press 'Ctrl + P' (or 'Command + P'). Ensure your printer settings are configured correctly, and hit 'Print'.
Remember, the 'Select tool' might not highlight comments properly if they're interconnected or too lengthy. In such cases, consider using the 'Print as PDF' method for better results.
Printing as a PDF for Better Comment Resolution
Google Docs offers a built-in feature to print your documents as PDFs, ensuring better print quality, including comments. Here's how to use it:
First, open your document in Google Docs. Then, click on the 'File' menu, and select 'Print'. A print preview window will appear. Under the 'Destination' section, choose 'Save as PDF'.
Now, click 'Save'. A 'Save as PDF' dialog box will appear. Here, you can choose the layout (Portrait or Landscape), the paper size, and the margins. Once satisfied with your settings, click 'Save'. Your PDF will be downloaded and saved to your device, ready to be printed.
Printing Google Docs Comments Using Google Drive
Another method to print Google Docs comments is by using Google Drive. This method might be useful if you're having difficulty with the previous methods due to comment formatting or resolution issues.
Here's how to do it: Open your Google Doc in Google Drive. Select the document, then click on the three vertical dots (하) that appear next to it. Choose 'Print' from the options. A print preview window will open.
Adjusting Print Settings for Better Comment Visibility
In the print preview window, click on the 'More settings' option. A new window will open with various printing options. Look for the 'Page setup' section. Here, you can change the paper size, orientation, and scale (to fit to 'Supplier' for better comment printing).
Once done, click 'OK'. Now, configure your printer settings, and hit 'Print'. Your Google Doc, including comments, will be printed.
Your ability to print Google Docs with comments ensures no valuable feedback gets lost. Whether you're using the 'Select Tool', printing as a PDF, or using Google Drive, these methods help you retain essential comments in your printed documents.