Print Google Doc with Comments – Step-by-Step Guide

Need to save or share a printed version of your document with feedback visible? Here’s how to print a Google Doc with comments 🖨️ using built-in features, workarounds, and keyboard shortcuts on Windows, macOS, and Ubuntu. By default, Google Docs hides comments when printing, but with the right method, you can include all reviewer notes and suggestions for meetings, grading, or team feedback. ✅💬

This guide will show you how to print comments as part of your PDF or paper version, even though Docs doesn’t support this directly in the Print dialog.

🧩 Can You Print Comments from Google Docs?

Short answer: Not directly through the regular File > Print option in Google Docs.

💡 But here’s the trick: you can export the document as a PDF with comments using Google Docs’ “Suggesting” mode or print from Google Chrome’s print preview, where comments appear as margin notes.

🧾 Method 1: Print Comments via “Download as PDF”

Open your Google Doc
Click File > Download > PDF Document (.pdf)
In the PDF, comments will not appear by default

⚠️ To see comments, use Google Chrome’s Print Preview (explained below)

🖨️ Method 2: Print Using Chrome with Comments Visible

This is the most reliable method:

Open your Google Doc in Suggesting or Viewing mode
Click the Comments icon in the upper-right corner
Make sure all comments are expanded
Press Ctrl + P (Windows/Linux) or Cmd + P (Mac)
In the Chrome Print Preview window:
- Destination: Choose Save as PDF or your printer
- Ensure “Background graphics” is checked
Click Print

✅ Your comments will now show up in the right margin, just like on-screen.

⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts for Quick Printing

Action	Windows/Linux	macOS
Open print menu	`Ctrl + P`	`Cmd + P`
Save as PDF	Use printer dialog	Use printer dialog
Open comments pane	No shortcut (click icon)	Same as Windows

📌 Pro Tip: Always expand comments before printing, or they may be truncated.

💡 Extra Tip: Take a Screenshot with Comments

If you only need to show a portion of the doc:

Expand the comments panel
Zoom out (Ctrl + - or Cmd + -)
Take a screenshot:
- Windows: Snipping Tool or Win + Shift + S
- macOS: Cmd + Shift + 4
- Ubuntu/Linux: Shift + PrtSc or Flameshot

📷 Save the screenshot or add it to another document for printing.

🛠️ What If Comments Still Don’t Print?

Make sure you’re printing from Google Chrome, not another browser
Try switching to “Viewing” mode
Reload the document before printing
Use “Save as PDF” from the Chrome print window and then print the file

🔁 This often resolves rendering issues where comments won’t appear.

💬 FAQs About Printing Google Docs with Comments

Can I print comments directly from Google Docs?
No. Use Chrome’s print preview or export with comments using the suggestions above.

Why don’t comments show up when I print?
Google Docs’ default print feature hides them. Use Chrome’s print window with background graphics enabled.

Is there a way to print only the comments?
Not natively, but you can copy them from the comment panel into a new doc or screenshot them.

Does “Download as PDF” include comments?
No, unless you use the Chrome print preview and choose Save as PDF instead.

Can I print comments on mobile?
No. Use a desktop browser to access the full print and comment features.

Are printed comments editable?
No. Once printed or saved as PDF, comments are flattened and not interactive.

🟢 Final Thoughts: Print Google Doc with Comments

While Google Docs doesn’t make it obvious, learning how to print a Google Doc with comments 🖨️ is completely possible — and incredibly useful. Whether you’re preparing drafts for review, showing instructor feedback, or collaborating with a team, printing comments ensures everyone stays on the same page — literally!

So next time you need to preserve those insights, don’t just print — print smart with the full conversation in view. 🗨️✅

Complete List of Windows Keyboard Shortcuts

If you need help for Windows, you can find a whole list of all keyboard shortcuts here.

https://keyboard-shortcuts.org/

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