

Simply add a recipient and message, and hit send. If you choose the email option, the file will appear as an attachment in a blank email in the Apple Mail app. You can also attach it to an email, import it to iBooks if it’s a PDF or add it to iCloud Drive.įigure B Image: Megan Crouse/TechRepublic From here, you can AirDrop the file by tapping on an available user in that section. This is called the iOS Share Sheet ( Figure B).

Exporting between Apple devices with AirDropĪfter tapping OK, a gray menu will appear from the bottom of your screen. Choose the option you want by tapping on it, and make sure a blue checkmark appears next to the file type. Once you tap that option, a pop-up window will appear asking you to choose between a PDF and a Word file (.docx).

To create a PDF Word file, you’ll want to tap the option that says Send A Copy. From the following drop-down menu, tap Share & Export.įigure A Image: Megan Crouse/TechRepublicįrom the following window that opens, you can choose to add another user to the doc with Share to make a copy of the document or to copy a link to the doc on your clipboard. Once in the document, tap on the three dot icon in the top right corner of the screen ( Figure A). To export a Google Doc from your iPhone as a PDF or Word file, you can start by opening the Google Docs application and tapping on the document that you wish to export.

How to export a Google Doc from your iPhone
