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Time....the thing we wish we all could have more of. On this page you will learn some quick tips and tricks that can save you some time when doing some daily tasks with Google.
Time....the thing we wish we all could have more of. On this page you will learn some quick tips and tricks that can save you some time when doing some daily tasks with Google.
.new shortcuts
.new shortcuts
When you are in a state of flow you want to be efficient with how many clicks it takes to do something.
When you are in a state of flow you want to be efficient with how many clicks it takes to do something.
Using the .new shortcuts you can quickly create new Google calendar events, Google Docs, Google Forms, Keep notes, Google Meet calls, Google Sheets, Google Sites, and Google Slides by entering the urls below into the address bar. You can learn more about .new shortcuts by clicking here.
Using the .new shortcuts you can quickly create new Google calendar events, Google Docs, Google Forms, Keep notes, Google Meet calls, Google Sheets, Google Sites, and Google Slides by entering the urls below into the address bar. You can learn more about .new shortcuts by clicking here.
Text Expanders
Text Expanders
Find yourself typing the same message over and over again? Consider using a text expander to save some time. With a text expander you can type a short phrase and have the expander convert it into a longer block of text.
Find yourself typing the same message over and over again? Consider using a text expander to save some time. With a text expander you can type a short phrase and have the expander convert it into a longer block of text.
IDEAS OF WHEN TO USE A TEXT EXPANDER:
For messages you type over and over again.
Quick reference to commonly shared URLS
Quick reference for hard to remember items like hex codes, code blocks, etc.
Templates
Templates
Starting from scratch each time is difficult and can waste a lot of time. Consider creating templates of some of your commonly used documents and design assets.
Starting from scratch each time is difficult and can waste a lot of time. Consider creating templates of some of your commonly used documents and design assets.
Create bookmark folders with your templates
Create bookmark folders with your templates
One way to save some time is to create a folder in your bookmarks of all your templates. In my example the first three links all force copies of the documents. The last doc is a Google doc that contains a list of ready to go messages that can be sent out.
One way to save some time is to create a folder in your bookmarks of all your templates. In my example the first three links all force copies of the documents. The last doc is a Google doc that contains a list of ready to go messages that can be sent out.
Preloading colors and assets
Preloading colors and assets
One of the most time consuming aspects of creating documents is formatting to match your school brand guidelines. In Google Slides you can quickly preload these assets by placing them in the gray space on the side. This way when you make a copy of the template it already has your school colors and logos ready to go!
One of the most time consuming aspects of creating documents is formatting to match your school brand guidelines. In Google Slides you can quickly preload these assets by placing them in the gray space on the side. This way when you make a copy of the template it already has your school colors and logos ready to go!
Custom Search Engine in Google Chrome
Custom Search Engine in Google Chrome
If you want to quickly search specific websites you can create a custom search engine in Google Chrome. Doing this will allow you to quickly access the search feature for numerous websites all from your omnibox! The video below shows you how to set up this super helpful feature.
If you want to quickly search specific websites you can create a custom search engine in Google Chrome. Doing this will allow you to quickly access the search feature for numerous websites all from your omnibox! The video below shows you how to set up this super helpful feature.
Gmail
Gmail
http://mail.google.com/mail/search?q=%s
http://mail.google.com/mail/search?q=%s
Google Drive
Google Drive
https://drive.google.com/drive/search?q=%s
https://drive.google.com/drive/search?q=%s
Google Calendar
Google Calendar
https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/r/search?q=%s
https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/r/search?q=%s
Google Sites
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