How to Print from Google Docs
The fastest way to print from Google Docs is to press Ctrl+P (or Cmd+P on Mac) and send the document to a connected printer. Google Docs also lets you download a PDF and print from any PDF viewer. These built-in options work well if you have a printer nearby and only need a physical copy for yourself.
But if your goal is to mail the document — send it via USPS or FedEx to someone else — printing at your desk is just the first step. You still have to fold the letter, find an envelope, add postage, and get it to a mailbox or post office. That's where Mailform comes in.
Print and Mail from Google Docs Using Mailform
Mailform offers a free Google Docs add-on that lets you send any document as physical mail directly from your browser — no printer, no envelope, no post office trip. You write the document in Google Docs, Mailform handles the printing, folding, stuffing, and mailing.
Mailform supports USPS First Class Mail, USPS Certified Mail, USPS Priority Mail, and FedEx Standard Overnight — all accessible from the add-on menu inside Google Docs.
Steps: How to Print and Mail from Google Docs with Mailform
- Install the Mailform add-on — Visit the Google Workspace Marketplace and install the free Mailform add-on. After installation, a "Mailform" menu will appear at the top of every Google Doc in your account.
- Open the document you want to send — Open any existing Google Doc or create a new one. This can be a letter, invoice, contract, legal notice, or any other document.
- Click Mailform in the top menu — Select "Mail with Mailform" from the Mailform dropdown. A sidebar panel will open on the right side of your document.
- Enter the recipient's address — Type the recipient's full name and mailing address in the sidebar. Then add your return address.
- Choose your mail type — Select from USPS First Class Mail, Certified Mail ($8.99), Priority Mail ($17.99), or FedEx. Choose black-and-white or color printing, and single or double-sided pages.
- Review the confirmation screen — Mailform shows a summary of the recipient address, page count, printing preferences, mail type, and total cost before you pay.
- Pay and send — Enter your payment details. Once confirmed, Mailform prints and mails your document. Delivery timelines depend on the mail type selected.
Printing vs. Mailing: What's the Difference?
If you just need a printout for your own records, use Google Docs' built-in print feature (File > Print or Ctrl+P). But if you need to physically mail the document to someone — a client, a tenant, a lawyer, a government agency — Mailform's add-on is the faster option. You skip the printer, the envelope, the stamps, and the post office entirely.
Other services like ClickSend and Click2Mail also offer Google Docs-based mailing add-ons. Mailform stands out for its straightforward pricing (starting at $2.99), support for Certified Mail, and its clean integration with the Google Docs sidebar — no switching tabs or uploading files separately.
Common Use Cases
- Mailing invoices or statements to clients who prefer paper
- Sending legal documents, demand letters, or notices
- Distributing contracts or agreements that need a mailed copy
- Landlords sending lease agreements or notices to tenants
- Remote workers and small businesses without office printers
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I print from Google Docs without a printer? Yes, using Mailform. Instead of printing at home, Mailform's add-on sends your document to their print facility, and they mail it on your behalf via USPS or FedEx.
Is the Mailform Google Docs add-on free? The add-on is free to install. You pay per mailing — starting at $2.99 for First Class Mail.
What document types can I mail from Google Docs? Any Google Doc can be sent through Mailform — letters, contracts, invoices, legal notices, forms, and more.
Can I send Certified Mail from Google Docs? Yes. Select "Certified Mail" in the Mailform sidebar. Certified Mail is $8.99 per envelope and includes USPS tracking and proof of delivery. Add an Electronic Return Receipt for $2.90, or a Physical Return Receipt (Green Card) for $5.30.
Questions? Contact support@mailform.io.
