Google Docs

Google Docs

No Microsoft Word?

No worries Google Docs is an alternative you can use via HCC email

Accessing Google Docs via your HCC email

1. Log into your HCC email.
2. Click on the Google Apps button next to your profile name to view your HCC Google apps.
3. Click “Docs” to access an empty document.
4. A new tab will appear with your GOOGLE Docs.
5. To create a new GOOGLE document
6. Click on “+” in the lower right corner of your screen
7. An “Untitled Document” will appear for editing.

There are two ways to rename your “Untitled Document”

1. One way is to hover your cursor over the “Untitled Document” then clicking on it.
2. A new window will appear allowing you to rename your document. Click “OK” to save changes.

The second way is like saving a file under MicroSoft Word.

1. Click on “File ” from the toolbar and select “Rename”.
2. A new window will appear allowing you to rename your document. Click “OK” to save changes.
3. Formatting in GOOGLE Docs works similar to MicroSoft Word and saves automatically into your GOOGLE drive.

Sharing your Google Docs

1. Click on the “Share” button on the upper right hand corner.
2. A new window will appear allowing you to search for a person or people you wish to share your GOOGLE Doc with.
3. Click on the “Send” button to finish sharing your GOOGLE Doc.

Changing your GOOGLE DOC file format

1. Click on “File” from the toolbar and select “Download As”.
2. Select your choice of formatting:
   • MicroSoft Word
   • OpenDocument
   • Rich Text Format
   • PDF Document
   • Plain Text
   • Web Page
3. A new window will appear allowing you to rename and/or save your Google Doc.
4. Your Google Doc will automatically download in the saved format and onto your computer or flash drive.

Check out our other Google tutorial Videos:

• Google Groups
• Google Sites
• HCC Email