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Add a Google Document to a Room

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Written by Joice
Updated over 2 months ago

You can add a Google Doc to a Room in two easy ways: directly from the link or via your Content Library (best if you’ll reuse it).


Option 1: Add directly from a link (fastest)

  1. Open the Room.

  2. Click Add section (pick a section type, e.g., Links & Examples).

  3. Click Add contentFrom link.

  4. Paste your Google Doc URL and confirm.

  5. (Optional) Rename the item and add a short description.

When to use: You only need the doc in one or a few Rooms.


Option 2: Add via the Content Library (best for reuse)

  1. Go to Library in the left sidebar.

  2. Click Upload, choose Link, and paste your Google Doc URL.

  3. Give it a clear title and thumbnail (optional), then Save.

  4. Open any Room → Add sectionFrom Library → select your saved item.

Why this is great: You manage the Google Doc link once in the Library and reuse it in many Rooms.


Google sharing settings (important)

To ensure viewers can open the doc inside the Room:

  • In Google Docs, click Share → set to Anyone with the link: Viewer,
    or grant access to the specific emails you’ll invite to the Room.

  • If the doc isn’t shared properly, viewers may see a Google permission prompt.


Tips

  • Preview: After adding, open the item in the Room to confirm it loads.

  • Versioning: If you update the content inside the Google Doc, the Room always shows the latest version (it’s the same doc link).

  • Reuse: For assets you’ll use often, prefer the Library route to avoid pasting links repeatedly.


Troubleshooting

  • “Request access” screen: Update the Google Doc’s Share settings.

  • Doc won’t load: Double-check the URL is a Docs link (not a Drive folder), and that there’s no organization SSO blocker for external viewers.

  • Need it in many Rooms now? Save to Library once, then insert it everywhere from there.

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