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What is Google Docs?
What is Google Docs?
Google Docs is the standard applications used by Google users for word processing. This application is very similar to Microsoft Word or Pages from Apple devices.
Google Docs allow you to create written documents which can be used for note taking during lessons, written assignments or any other reasons for creating a written piece of work.
All Documents once created will be saved in your very own Google Drive which will hold all documents and files when using Google Applications.
How to use Google Docs
How to use Google Docs
Here are a few useful resources and videos which will help you get the most out of using Google Docs and will help to develop your skills at College.
Being able to use Google Docs will allow you to sync any work you have with other Google applications which could be useful to expand your development and skills.
The below is the Menu Bar on Google Docs and this allows you to manipulate the document in different ways. This includes changing Font sizes, colours and how they are presented on the screen. You can also add in different formatting such as lists, images, links and comments.
Beginners Guide to Google Docs
Beginners Guide to Google Docs
A comprehensive beginners guide video on the uses of Google Docs.
How to use Google Docs in Google Classroom
How to use Google Docs in Google Classroom
A quick video on how to use Google Docs in Google Classroom.
Have a go!
Have a go!
The below document is an example of a Google Doc which you can download yourself to familiarise yourself with how the application works. Try to see what options are available on the header and see if you can embed any images or other files into the document.
Inspiration
Inspiration
This site has a number of FREE Google Docs templates which cover a wide range of things such as Newspaper Templates to Newsletters.
You can download these templates straight to your Google Drive for you to use on your Documents.
Do you have any ideas or inspiration for this application? Send them over to wvrdigital@wvr.ac.uk and we will take a look at what you have and you may see it appear on this page!
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