Google Docs (Web/PC Version)

Google Docs is word processing software, like Microsoft Word, only web-based, so everything saves automatically on the web, and you can access it on any device with internet access.
You use Google Docs in a web browser; Google Chrome browser works best. Click the Apps bookmark in the top left corner, then choose Docs. Or go to https://docs.google.com.
If you go the Google Docs website, it will give you a list of Docs you have stored in your Google Drive, organized by when you last opened them, so if you're returning to the same Doc frequently, that can be an easy way to find it.
You can also search for a Doc by name, using the magnifying glass in the search bar across the top.
You can also open a Doc by finding it in your Google Drive.

Google Docs on Computers

Add a Doc

Use the plus sign in the top left corner to start a new document.
Another option is to choose a template for your document.
Type the title for your document where it says "Untitled document."
Start typing your document.

Formatting Options

Formatting options are across the top of your screen.

Hover over each icon to see what it does.
Text options include text style, font, size, bold, italic, underline, color, highlighting, alignment, and indenting.
You can insert links, comments, images, bullet points, and numbered lists.
Other options include an undo and redo button, printing, spell check, zoom in or out, clearing all formatting, and changing from editing mode to commenting or viewing.

Work Offline

If you want to be able to work on your Doc someplace where you don't have internet access, just make it available offline:

Click on the File menu in the top left corner.
Choose Make available offline.

In-depth Tutorial

If you want more information, you can view this in-depth tutorial at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0OqnItA-zA . However, keep in mind that it is not specific to CPS Google accounts, so some things may be different from our CPS Google setup.

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