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Introduction
Introduction
When working with a word processing application like Google Docs, it's important to be comfortable with the document interface and to know how to perform basic tasks. In this lesson, you'll get to know the interface and learn how to configure the document page.
The Google Docs interface
The Google Docs interface includes the toolbar at the top of the screen, as well as the document itself. It allows you to type and modify text, in addition to sharing a document with others.
Navigate to Google Docs Home Screen
Navigate to Google Docs Home Screen
Click this icon to navigate back to your Google Docs homepage.
Document Title
Document Title
Google Docs displays the title of your document here and on your Google Docs homepage. By default, new documents are named Untitled document. Click the title to change the document name.
Ruler
Ruler
The ruler is useful for setting margins, indentations, and tab stops.
Menu Toolbar
Menu Toolbar
Various menus for working with your document can be found on the Menu toolbar. Click a menu to see available commands and options.
Saved Changes Notification
Saved Changes Notification
Google Docs automatically saves your changes as you work. The saved changes notification lets you know that your document has been saved.
Shortcuts Toolbar
Shortcuts Toolbar
This toolbar provides convenient shortcuts for formatting document text.
Collaboration Options
Collaboration Options
Collaboration options allow you to share your document with others and make comments as you work.
Page setup options
Page setup options
When you first create a Google document, you may want to change page setup options like page orientation, margins, or paper size, depending on the type of document you are creating. You can access these options by clicking Page setup in the File menu.
In the Page setup dialog, you can customize several options:
Page orientation is whether your page is oriented in portrait or landscape format. Landscape format means the page is oriented horizontally, while portrait format means it is oriented vertically.
Page margins are the gaps between the body of the document and the edge of the page.
Paper size lets you change the dimensions of the page. This is particularly useful if you are printing the document on a custom paper size.
Page color is the background color of the document. This may be useful as a decorative option if you plan on publishing your document on the Web.
Challenge!
Challenge!
Open Google Docs, and create a new blank file.
Change the document title from Untitled Document to Practice Document.
Change the page orientation to landscape.
Change all of the margin sizes to 0.5" (1.25 cm).
Change the page color to a light blue.
Add text:
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum
When you're finished, your document should look something like this:
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