Download documents created from Google Drive

While it’s not possible to download a linked document directly, you can export it to an appropriate format and download it using the snapshot feature.

For example, if you have a linked Google Sheets file you want to download to your computer, you can create a snapshot of the file in .xls format, then download the new snapshot file.

To create and download a snapshot of a third-party cloud document:

1. Ensure you have the Owner role or equivalent privileges.

2. Select the file you want to create a snapshot of.

3. From the file’s menu, select More Actions () | Create Snapshot.

   

4. Select the Entity and enter a File Name for the snapshot file.

   

5. Select Save.

6. Go to the Files page and select the new snapshot file.

7. From the file’s menu, select More Actions () | Download.

   

A copy of the cloud document is downloaded to your computer.