Google Docs to Gmail PDF attachment workflow is unreliable and slow
Users trying to download a Google Doc as a PDF and attach it to a Gmail message report the file appearing to disappear mid-process, turning what should be a one-step action into a lengthy search-and-retry ordeal. The disconnect between Docs export and Gmail attachment flows creates avoidable friction in a routine task.
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