How to Convert an Old Google Spreadsheet to Google Sheets

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Launch your browser.

   To get started, open your favorite web browser (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, etc.) by tapping on its icon on your desktop, and go to https://www.google.com/drive.
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   Step 2: Log in.

   If you are not already logged in, Google Drive will ask you to sign in with your Google account information.
   
   If your account name is already indicated on the page, just enter your password; otherwise, type in your username and password on the fields provided. , The spreadsheet should open in a new tab or window of your browser. , Do this by clicking and dragging across the column labels (usually A, B, C, etc.). ,,, Click the red “Create” button near the top-left corner of the tab.
   
   The Create menu will appear. , A new Google Sheet will open in a new tab or window. , The option should be on the file menu above the toolbar. , All of the cells from your old Google Spreadsheet will be pasted into a new Google Sheet.
   
   If you have multiple sheets in your spreadsheet, repeat steps 4–10 for the remaining sheets.
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   Step 3: Locate your old spreadsheet

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   Step 4: and click on it to open.

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   Step 5: Highlight all of the cells in your spreadsheet.

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   Step 6: Click “Edit” from the file menu above the toolbar.

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   Step 7: Click “Copy.” This should be the fourth item from the top.

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   Step 8: Go back to your Google Drive tab.

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   Step 9: Choose “Spreadsheet.” This is the fourth item from the top.

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    Step 10: Click “Edit” in the new Google Sheet.

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    Step 11: Click “Paste.” This is the fifth item from the top.

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