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Docs is Google's cloud based word processor. It is part of the GSuite.
Docs is Google's cloud based word processor. It is part of the GSuite.
What is Google Docs?
What is Google Docs?
Google Docs is a cloud based word processing app from Google.
Google Docs is an online word processor (similar to Microsoft Word) and because it is cloud based, more than one person can write, edit, comment and collaborate on the same document at the same time!
What can I do with Google Docs?
Google Docs are great for text heavy documents like letters, stories and reports. They are not so good for newsletters and documents that require lots of images or special layouts.
Working with Docs
Working with Docs
Setting up your doc
Setting up your doc
File > Page Setup allows you to change the paper orientation, size, background colour and margins.
See the changes
See the changes
With version history, you can see when and by whom changes were made to the document. You can also go back in time to an older version. Go to File > Version History.
Editing mode
Editing mode
If you are working with others, or checking someone else's work - you can change the editing mode in the top right corner of the doc.
Suggesting mode adds your corrections which the owner of the document can either accept or reject.
Assign Comments
Assign Comments
Direct a comment at someone working on a document with you. Add a + before their email address and they will be notified of your comment via email...
Search for help
Search for help
Click Help and search for help from within Google Docs.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
If you have a large document, you can create a table of contents (with links to each section).
First, make sure the you have chosen heading as the text style for the section heading. Then, click Insert > Table of Contents.
Links will automatically be created in a table of content
Special Characters
Special Characters
Insert special characters and symbols by clicking Insert > Special Characters
You can search by category, keyword or even by drawing the symbol you are looking for in the box!
See the Google Docs Cheat Sheet from Google at https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9299931
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