This article explains how to share a Google Docs document in preview mode. Google Docs already provides the feature to share a document with a view only mode or edit mode, based on the needs of users. However, the options such as download the document as PDF, DOCX, take a print, use word count, header, sign in button, and other options also visible, even in view only mode. By sharing a Google Docs with preview mode, only the main content of the document will be visible to you. There will be no menus, options, header, and other items. A complete distraction free read-only mode will be there.
Though there is no direct option to enable preview mode for sharing a Google Docs document, a simple trick can do that, which is covered in this article. It is too easy to use. But first, check the screenshot added below. In this, you can see that a Google Docs document is shared with edit mode.
Now see the image added below. In this, a Google Docs document is shared with preview mode. As it is visible, there are no menus, header, and other options. Only the main content is visible.
How to Share a Google Docs Document in Preview Mode?
Step 1: Open your Google Docs document that you want to share with preview mode.
Step 2: After that, use the SHARE button and Share with Others pop-up will open. Create a sharing link with the view only or edit mode. Copy that link to clipboard and then paste it in Notepad or anywhere else.
Step 3: Now remove the edit part from the URL and add “preview” in replacement of that. See the screenshot added below.
Step 4: Share the new URL with anyone you want. When the link will be opened, only the main content will be visible.
That’s it.
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The Conclusion:
Sharing a Google Docs document in preview mode is a good trick to try. The other person will be able to view the document without any clutter. Just a simple tweak and the sharing URL will show Google Docs document in preview mode. Give it a try.
