How to Use Google Docs - Beginner's Guide
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Published 2020-05-26
Google docs is a free word processor from Google. Google Docs doesn't require the installation of software on your computer. You can use Google Docs on your internet browser at docs.google.com
There is also an app available for iOS and Android for Google Docs.
Another way to access google docs is from google drive. When you create a Google account, you automatically get google drive. All google docs, google sheets, google forms, and google slides are stored inside of that Google Drive.
If you are new to Google Drive and Google web products, check out the video on How to Use Google Drive for beginners:
• How to Use Google Drive - Beginner's ...
You can start with a blank document or you can choose from a Google Docs template.
After creating a new Google Docs file, you should name the file. By default, it is called an untitled document.
After naming it, you should move it to the folder inside of your Google drive by using the folder icon.
You can use Google Docs to collaborate with other people, on the same document at the same time.
When starting on a document, you can have it in editing mode.
Next, you can style your document using different fonts, font sizes, and font colors.
In this video, we will cover the following:
Spelling and grammar check
word count
Inserting images
Inserting header or footer
Inserting links
Explore option
Sharing a file/collaboration
Downloading a file
Printing
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All Comments (21)
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I like videos like this. I've been using only Apple Pages and MS Word for years.
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I have never used Google workspace and now I have to. I was feeling overwhelmed. I am pleased I've found this! This video is clear and to the point. Also thank you for talking slowly and making it simple and giving me time to absorb the tech.
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For years I have struggled writting formal reports..and could never find Google doc...I came online today and found this video I am now on Google doc THANK YOU so much you've just saved me another massive headache
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At last! Something clear and concise. I have so much to learn as have used Microsoft for many years. Thanks man.
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So pleased I've found this! Tried books but this video is clearer and to the point. Also thank you for talking slowly and giving my old brain time to absorb the tech.
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I’ve been going nuts looking for a word processed that is not complicated but gives me everything I need, you have ended my need to search! Thank you so very much, your explanations and visual steps make so easy to follow. ❤
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I've watched both Google Docs, and Google Drive for Beginners... great job, easy to follow! Thanks!
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You did an awesome job of providing a walkthrough of Google Docs. Thanks for taking the time to make this video.
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Well explained, easy to understand and follow, and straight to the point. Thank you
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Wow! This explanation was so crisp and neat.This and your other videos are helpful and straight to the point. Thank you!!
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This is one of the best You Tube videos when explaining how to do something...especially Google docs
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This and your other videos are helpful and straight to the point. Thank you!!
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Thank you. Your tutorials are excellent!
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Easy to understand. You are my 1st tutor on google docs. I have learned a lot here. thanks so much
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Thank you. My organization uses google docs for everything and I have no clue how to use it and your tutorial has helped me immensely. I shared my first document just now.
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Thanks this was so helpful and easy to follow having used MS for years this looks to be the way forward!
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Wow! This explanation was so crisp and neat. Thanks!
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Clear concise explanation. Thank you!
