Share Docs via Gmail Compose window

Did you know you can edit sharing permissions when inserting a Google Document in Gmail?

  • In the Gmail Compose window, click on the Drive icon and navigate to locate and select the file you wish to include.
  • Click Send.
  • If you haven’t shared the document with the recipient(s) of your message, a pop-up window will appear.

  • The default sharing permissions setting is Anyone at North Carolina State University with the link: Can view. To change your default editing permissions, click on the drop-down arrow next to Can View and select either:
    • Can edit
    • Can comment
  • To change your default sharing permissions, click the More options link.

  • Select Recipients of this email: Can view.
  • To change your editing permissions, click on the drop-down arrow next to Can View and select either:
    • Can edit
    • Can comment
  • Click the Share & send button.

You also have the options to select Send without sharing or Cancel if you do not want to change your original permission settings.