Use that link when sharing and the person you are sharing with will get a prompt to "make a copy" when they click it. You can also bookmark that link so that you get the "make a copy" prompt if you are …

Make a copy of a file If you want to copy comments from a document, spreadsheet, presentation, or video, click Copy comments and suggestions. You can choose to include resolved comments and …

Copying of files is allowed and unavoidable for users with Editor access. If you have already shared your file with other users and they have made a copy, there is no way to block that copy of the file …

The easiest way to do what you're trying to do is to share the URL with your collaborators but change the end of the URL after the last slash to the word copy. Here is an example using a fake URL:

On your computer, open a Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, or Forms. Open the file you want to copy. In the menu, click File Make a copy. Type a name and choose where to save it. To copy any comments to …

Note: On Google Sheets, you need to tap outside of the cell you're entering info in to save. Make a copy of a file On your iPhone or iPad, open the Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides app. On the file you want …

Up to 100: You can let up to 100 people with view, edit, or comment permissions work on a Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides file at the same time. 100 or more: When 100 people or more are accessing …

If you anticipate high traffic to your site, first publish your document in Google Docs, Sheets or Slides, then embed the published URL into Google Sites. Learn how to publish a file.

Import and convert an existing document Converting your file from another program creates a copy of your original file in a Docs, Sheets, or Slides format. You can then edit the file in your browser. If you …

You can copy and paste text and images between your files — even if you're going from one type of file to another.