What is Google Docs?
Google Docs is a word processor that is included as part of a free, web-based Google Docs suite which is offered by Google within their internal Google Drive service. Google Docs is made available as a web application, mobile app for Android, Windows, iOS, BlackBerry; and as a desktop application on Google’s Chrome OS.
The application is compatible with Microsoft Office file formats. The application allows its users to create, view and edit files online while collaborating with other users in real-time. Edits are tracked by the user with a revision history displaying the changes in the file. An editor’s position is diaplayed with an editor-specific color and cursor.
A permissions system manages and regulates what users can do and what they cant do. Updates have introduced several features using machine learning, including “Explore”, offering search results that are based on the contents of a document, and “Action items”, that allows users to assign different tasks to different users.
Google Docs provides a one-stop solution to all your documentation needs, ranging from a simple letter, to a colorful brochure, an official portfolio for a product, quotation for a service, the list is endless.
Features of Google Docs
There are many features of Google Docs, some of them are:
1. Type, Edit, Search Content, Information, or Material.
2. Bing Search Inclusive
3. Access Credible Sources
4. Add Citations
5. Proofing Tools
6. Create More Impactful Documents
7. Improve Writing Skills
8. Design Documents Using Formatting Tools
9. Edit PDF Files and Contents
10. Mail Merge
Benefits of Google Docs
1. Google Docs offers an easy to use navigation pane at the top, so you can see the visual representation.
2. Google Docs can easily integrate with other Word programs.
3. Google Docs offers continuous improvements and upgrades.
4. Google Docs lets you create simple word processing documents such as letters, memos, tables, presentations, etc.
5. Google Docs offers easy to use templates to help you create numerous complex documentation and presentations such as calendars, greeting cards, brochures, etc.
6. Google Docs helps to simplify home and office documentation tasks.
7. It has an interface that can be used for content search and citations.
8. If offers very advanced word proofing tools.
Why Study Google Docs?
1. Gain essential Google Docs knowledge and skills
2. Suitable for better office document management
3. Become a Google Docs professional
4. Become a better project manager, office manager and data manager
5. Jobs opportunities and career advancement
6. Enrich your CV and increase your earning potential
7. Get certified and attract better jobs
Curriculum
- 1 Section
- 39 Lessons
- 2 Weeks
- Google Docs Course Outline39
- 1.0Introduction
- 1.1All About Google Drive
- 1.2Getting Started with Google Drive
- 1.3Creating Google Docs
- 1.4Uploading Files to Google Drive
- 1.5Managing Your Files
- 1.6Converting and Printing Docs
- 1.7Getting Started with Your Document
- 1.8Text Basics
- 1.9Formatting Text and Adding Hyperlinks
- 1.10Using Indents and Tabs
- 1.11Headers, Footers, and Page Breaks
- 1.12Working with Tables
- 1.13Inserting Images
- 1.14Inserting Text Boxes and Shapes
- 1.15Text Styles
- 1.16Adding More Fonts
- 1.17Installing Add-ons
- 1.18Sharing and Collaborating
- 1.19Adding and Replying to Comments
- 1.20Using Suggestion Mode to Track Changes
- 1.21Version History
- 1.22Email a Doc as an Attachment
- 1.23Changing Ownership of a Doc
- 1.24Using the Activity Dashboard
- 1.25Using Google Docs on a Mobile Device
- 1.26Using Google Docs Offline
- 1.27Voice Typing
- 1.28Translating Documents
- 1.29Linking Within a Document
- 1.30Smart Compose
- 1.31Custom Substitutions
- 1.32The Doc.new Shortcut
- 1.33Adding Citations
- 1.34Adjusting Margins
- 1.35Keyboard Shortcuts
- 1.36Creating a Table of Contents
- 1.37Video Lectures
- 1.38Exams and Certification
