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An Intro to Google Docs

Google Docs is a cloud-based word processing tool by Google, allowing users to create, edit, and collaborate on documents online. It provides features like real-time collaboration, version history, and seamless integration with other Google services.​

What is Google Docs?

Getting started with Google Docs

Installing Gmail on Smartphones

You can install Gmail on your smartphone by downloading the Gmail app from the Google Play Store (for Android) or the App Store (for iOS) and following the installation prompts.

Gmail on Android

Gmail on Apple

Google Doc Templates

Google Docs provides a variety of templates for documents, essays, letters, etc., which you can access by opening Google Docs, clicking on "Template Gallery" in the top right corner, and selecting a template that suits your needs. Rachael from Tech Goes Home walks you through the different built-in templates in this video. 

Google Docs Templates

Google Docs for Beginners

Watch these two videos to learn the basics of Google Docs, then work on this Google Docs scavenger hunt.

Google Docs Tutorial

Getting started: Google Docs

Google Docs Scavenger Hunt

Changing Formatting & Fonts in Docs

To change formatting and fonts in Google Docs, select the text you want to modify, then use the toolbar at the top to adjust font type, size, color, and other formatting options. 

Change paragraphs & fonts

How to change & format text

Advanced options

Text & Toolbar Options in Google Docs

In Google Docs, the text and toolbar options provide a range of formatting tools such as font styles, sizes, alignment settings, and other editing features to customize your documents effectively.​

Google Docs: Text Basics

Using the Insert Tool in Google Docs

To insert content in Google Docs, place your cursor where you want to add the content, then click on "Insert" in the toolbar to choose from options like images, tables, links, or special characters to enhance your document.​

Insert in Google Docs

Video: Insert in Google Docs

Using Text & Keyboard Shortcuts

Learn the basics of text and keyboard shortcuts in Google Docs, including copying, cutting, pasting, deleting, and more. 

Google Docs: Text Basics

Using the Tools menu

Typing Practice

These two websites will help you become faster and more efficient at typing.

Typing.com

Nitro Type

Enabling Reading Assistance Options in Google Docs

1. Select Tools ----> Accessibility ----> Select Enable Reader Support
​2. Select Tools ---> Translate ----> Select desired language to translate a document.

BONUS: Google Docs Cheat Sheet

This handy cheat sheet has everything you need to know about using Google Docs.