How to Copy and Paste Google Books

Transferring the contents of a Google Book to another location can be a straightforward process. This guide will walk you through how to screenshot a book from Google Books and automatically transcribe the book text into a Google Docs document using a desktop internet browser.

Part 1: Preparing to Copy Text

Step 1: Open the Google Book

1. Access the book: Open your internet browser and go to Google Books.
2. Find the book: Use the search function to locate the book you want to copy. Click on the book link to open it in your browser.

Step 2: Take a Screenshot

1. Capture the text: Ensure that the screenshot includes all the text you want to copy. Save the screenshot to your computer.
2. Instructions: If you’re not sure how to take a screenshot, follow the steps specific to your operating system:
   • Windows: Press Windows + Shift + S to open the snipping tool, select the area, and save.
   • Mac: Press Command + Shift + 4, select the area, and save.

Part 2: Uploading and Converting the Screenshot

Step 3: Open Google Drive

1. Access Google Drive: Open your browser and go to Google Drive.
2. Sign in: If prompted, click the Go to Google Drive button and sign in with your Google account.

Step 4: Upload the Screenshot

1. Click + New: Located in the upper-left corner of your Drive library, this button allows you to upload new files.
2. Select File upload: From the drop-down menu, select File upload.
3. Upload the file: In the file navigator window, select your screenshot image and click Open to upload it to your Drive.

Step 5: Open the Screenshot with Google Docs

1. Right-click the file: In your Drive library, right-click the uploaded screenshot.
2. Hover over Open with: This will bring up a sub-menu with a list of available Google apps.
3. Select Google Docs: This will open your screenshot in a new Google Docs document. Google Docs will automatically recognize all the text in your screenshot and copy it to the bottom of the document as editable text.

Part 3: Copying and Pasting the Text

Step 6: Copy the Text

1. Select the text: Scroll to the bottom of the document to find the transcribed text. Click and drag your cursor over the text you want to copy to highlight it.
2. Copy the text: Right-click the selected text and choose Copy from the menu. Alternatively, use the keyboard shortcut:
   • Mac: Command + C
   • Windows: Control + C

Step 7: Paste the Text

1. Right-click where you want to paste: Navigate to the location where you want to paste the copied text and right-click.
2. Select Paste: From the menu, choose Paste. Alternatively, use the keyboard shortcut:
   • Mac: Command + V
   • Windows: Control + V

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can easily copy and paste text from Google Books into your desired document. This method ensures that you can transfer text efficiently, making it useful for your projects or personal use.