From time to time I’ll be sharing google docs with you and if you’ve never used Google Docs you are in for a treat. It is a fantastic resource (and free).
Here is a step-by-step starter guide to using it.
Step-by-Step Guide to Using Google Docs
Step 1: Creating a Google Account
2. Access Account Creation: Click on the “Sign in” button, then select “Create account.”
3. Fill in Details: Enter your name, desired email address, and a secure password.
Step 2: Accessing Google Docs
1. Sign in to Google: Use your new Google credentials to sign in.
2. Go to Google Docs: In the Google Apps menu, select “Docs.”
This Following Step is One You’ll Follow When I Share a Google Document With You
Step 3: Copying a Shared Google Document
1. Open the Shared Document: Access the document that has been shared with you through the link provided or from your Google Drive under “Shared with me.”
2. Copy the Document: Once the document is open, go to the “File” menu in the top left corner. In the drop-down menu, select “Make a copy.”
3. Rename and Save the Copy: In the dialog box that appears, you can rename the copy and choose where to save it in your Google Drive. Click “OK” to create the copy.
This step allows you to create your own copy of a document someone else has shared with you, which you can then edit and manage independently.
Step 4: Creating a New Document
1. Start a New Document: Click on the “+” button or select “Blank” under “Start a new document.”
2. Basic Editing Tools: Familiarise yourself with the toolbar for font style, size, colour, adding bullets, and alignment.
Step 5: Adding Images and Tables (optional)
1. Insert Images: Go to “Insert,” select “Image,” and upload your image.
2. Create Tables: Select “Insert,” then “Table,” and choose the size.
Step 6: Saving and Sharing Documents
1. Automatic Saving: Google Docs saves your work automatically.
2. Share Document: Click “Share,” add email addresses, and set permissions.
Step 7: Exploring Additional Features
1. Explore Menus: Look under “File,” “Edit,” “View,” “Insert,” “Format,” “Tools,” and “Extensions.”
2. Voice Typing: Under “Tools,” find “Voice typing.”
Step 8: Using Google Docs on Mobile
1. Download the App: Get the Google Docs app from your app store.