How to make a Google Docs private?

Google Docs is a web-based word processing application offered by Google. It allows users to create, edit, and share documents with other users. By default, all Google Docs are private, meaning only the owner and those they choose to share the document with can access and view it. However, if you want to make sure that your document is completely private and cannot be accessed by anyone else, you can follow these steps:

1. Open your Google Doc: Log in to your Google account and open the document you want to make private.
2. Click on "Share": Click on the "Share" button in the top-right corner of the page.
3. Click on "Advanced": At the bottom right of the "Share" window, click on the "Advanced" button.
4. Change the sharing settings: In the "Sharing settings" window, change the sharing settings from "Anyone with the link can view" or "Public on the web" to "Specific people can access" or "Private".
5. Add specific people: If you want to share the document with specific people, click on the "Add people" button and add their email addresses. Make sure to choose the appropriate level of access you want them to have (i.e. can edit, can comment, can view).
6. Remove existing people: If you had previously shared the document with other people and want to revoke their access, simply click on their name in the "People" section and click on the "X" button to remove them.
7. Click "Save": Once you have made the appropriate changes, click on the "Save changes" button to save your new sharing settings.

With these steps, you can make sure that your Google Doc is completely private and only accessible to the people you have chosen to share it with. It is important to note that if you want to share the document with someone who doesn't have a Google account, they will need to create one to access the document.