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STUDENT-Saving a PDF file as a Google Doc for easier editing

This article shows students how to save a PDF file as a Google Doc for easier editing

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Written by Sue Soltis
Updated over a week ago

Some course assignments may require you to edit a PDF file, like a worksheet. An easy way to edit a PDF file is to save the file as a Google Doc, add your responses to the Google Doc, and then save the Google Doc as a PDF file so you can upload the file to the assignment in Schoology.

Access your course in Schoology and click the assignment name. Here’s an example.

Click the PDF file name to have the file download to the Downloads folder on your computer. If desired, you can locate the file in your Downloads folder and then move it to a different folder.

Open Google Drive and click New.

Click File upload.

Locate the PDF file on your computer and click once to select it. Then, click Open. The PDF file will upload to your Google Drive.

Look for the message that the upload was complete.

Double click the PDF file to open it.

At the top of the PDF file, click Open with (1) and then click Google Docs (2).

Add your responses to the Google Doc, including your name at the top.

When finished adding your answers, click File (1) from the top menu bar. Click Download (2) and then click PDF Document (.pdf) (3).

After you’ve downloaded your edited PDF file, click Submit Assignment under Submissions.

Click Upload.

Click File.

Locate the PDF file on your computer and click once to select it. Make sure to select the most recent document that you just edited. Then, click Open.

Add a comment, which is optional, and then click Submit.

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