Document sharing URL tricks are different ways to display a shared file with users. Once you get a shareable link copied, you can transform that shareable link so that it opens in different formats: Preview, Copy, Template, or PDF link.
The first step is to change the sharing permissions on your document, slide, sheet or drawing so that Anyone with the link can view or Anyone with the link can comment.
Preview Link
Share a clutter-free view of your document.
Publishing what’s created in Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, or Drawings as a Preview link presents the document without menu bars and buttons.
Copy the link and replace edit with preview
Examples:
- Document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iijFtPUO6tWCAFTc2B6sJ86sSiuw9-ETc_5kdsWHsXo/preview
- Slide: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1sYbEl9SUIWo8y_3KrtCDmpKqswGWMCK7GP4WGPI0-rI/preview
- Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1U5KmPiSvJHN6MjZ1pUYCjz3AJpBpNGprhc7_ZHVaEIA/preview
- Drawing: https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1VKIKTOGmjr_FAHLp2446x3ei6zvcshEaUnS5QFbr5cA/preview
Make a Copy Link
Force others to make a copy before viewing your document.
This method of sharing forces a user to make a copy of the original, and the copy is now fully owned by the user and placed in her Google Drive. You will notice that when you make a copy of this document, there are no comments.
Copy the link and replace edit with copy
Example:
Make a Copy with Comments Link
Force others to make a copy before viewing your document that includes comments.
This link works just like the regular Make a Copy link, but it also copies any comments from the original document into the copy. This can be handy if there are comments you want viewers to see and possibly reply to. Comments may include additional information, instructions, checklists, and hyperlinks.
Note: This will only work if you change the sharing on the document to anyone with the link can Comment.
Copy the link and replace edit with copy?copyComments=true
Example:
Template Link
Share an easy-to-copy preview of your document. This is a combination of the Preview link and Make a Copy link.
A Template link presents a clutter-free version of your document which displays a Use Template button in the upper right. When a user clicks the Template button, a copy of the original document is created and that copy is now fully owned by the user and placed in their Google Drive.
Template links are good for allowing others to see the document before copying to Google Drive.
Copy the link and replace edit with template/preview
Example:
PDF Link
Share a direct download of a PDF version of your document
When a user clicks on this link, their web browser will download a PDF version of the document instead of displaying the document in Google's viewer or app.
PDF links are good because they work on multiple devices and browsers. They are handy for when you want others to print or save your document and are especially good for sharing posters, infographics and cheat sheets.
Note: A PDF is s static document. If you update the original document, the user will need to download the file again for the updated version.
For Google Docs & Sheets, replace edit with export?format=pdf
For Google Slides & Drawings, replace edit with export/pdf
Examples:
- Document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iijFtPUO6tWCAFTc2B6sJ86sSiuw9-ETc_5kdsWHsXo/export?format=pdf
- Slide: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1sYbEl9SUIWo8y_3KrtCDmpKqswGWMCK7GP4WGPI0-rI/export/pdf
- Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1U5KmPiSvJHN6MjZ1pUYCjz3AJpBpNGprhc7_ZHVaEIA/export?format=pdf
- Drawing: https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1VKIKTOGmjr_FAHLp2446x3ei6zvcshEaUnS5QFbr5cA/export/pdf
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