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Getting Started: Navigate Google Docs & Microsoft Word
Getting Started: Navigate Google Docs & Microsoft Word
In this section, you’ll learn how to confidently use two of the most important tools for writing, organizing, and sharing your ideas: Google Docs and Microsoft Word.
We’ll begin by helping you open a new document, explore the basic layout, and find key tools like font size, bold/italic, alignment, and more. You’ll also learn how to name your file, save your work, and share it with others—skills you’ll use in school and beyond.
Whether you’re typing an essay, creating a report, or starting a new project, knowing how to navigate these programs will help you work smarter and more efficiently.
By the end of this section, you’ll be able to:
Open and name a new document
Format text using basic tools
Save and share your work with others
Let’s dive in and build your digital writing confidence!
How to Access Each Platform
Google Workspace
Go to Google.com
Sign in with your school Google account
Click the waffle icon (grid) at the top right
Select Docs
Click on Blank Document
Microsoft Word
Open the Word app on your computer
Click on Word to start a new document
Click on Blank Document
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