Having access to Microsoft, Apple, and Google can be a blessing and a curse. Especially if you are trying to use Google more and more. Converting or recreating those Microsoft Word Docs or PowerPoint presentations can be time consuming. But what if there was another way?
Google Drive has a simple setting that can help you upload and convert Microsoft Files to Google Files! Plus, it will keep the original file type in case you need it or you can go ahead and send it to the trash. It isn’t without its (formatting) flaws, but most docs look pretty good. Just always be sure to double-check them after they are converted.
To do this, simply open your Google Drive –> click the setting “gear” icon at the top right –> then click “settings”. Check off the box “convert selected files to Google editor format” –> then scroll to the bottom to save.
Now, when you are ready, just go to the folder where you’d like to upload the file(s), click NEW –> File Upload (or folder upload if you have a lot of stuff and are using Chrome Browser) –> and tell the file(s) to open. Google will upload and convert those files while saving them in the Google Drive folder you designated! Just make sure you delete any duplicates or older Microsoft version you no longer need.
Hope this helps!