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Google Docs is a free, cloud-based word processor. This tutorial will show you how to use the powerful tools in Google Docs to create professional and eye-catching documents.

Google Drive and Docs

  • 1

    All About Google Drive

    lesson contents
    • Introduction

    • What is Google Drive?

    • Creating Files on Google Drive

    • Challenge!

  • 2

    Getting Started with Google Drive

    lesson contents
    • Introduction

    • Creating an account

    • Google Drive

    • Google Drive interface

    • Drive for mobile devices

    • Challenge!

    lesson videos
    • Getting Started with Drive

      Set up everything you need to use Google Drive on the web, as well as on your desktop.

      02:468,998 views
  • 3

    Uploading and Syncing Files

    lesson contents
    • Introduction

    • Uploading and syncing files

    • Uploading files and folders to Google Drive

    • Uploading files and folders on the Web

    • Challenge!

    lesson videos
    • Uploading and Syncing Files

      Learn how to sync and upload files from your computer, so you can access them on your Drive.

      04:3758,331 views
  • 4

    Creating Google Docs

    lesson contents
    • Introduction

    • Creating new docs

    • Creating docs with templates

    • Challenge!

  • 5

    Managing your Files

    lesson contents
    • Introduction

    • Managing your files

    • Organizing files

    • Organizing files on your computer

    • The file action buttons

    • Challenge!

    lesson videos
    • Managing Your Files

      Different ways to organize your files in Google Drive, and make them easier to find.

      04:3010,232 views
  • 6

    Sharing and Collaborating

    lesson contents
    • Introduction

    • Sharing and collaborating on files

    • Sharing with a link

    • Collaboration tools

    • Challenge!

    lesson videos
    • Sharing and Collaborating

      Find out how to share files in Drive, and collaborate on Google Docs.

      04:1569,273 views
  • 7

    Converting and Printing Docs

    lesson contents
    • Introduction

    • Converting files from a Google Drive format

    • Printing docs in Google Drive

    • Challenge!

Common Tasks in Documents

  • 8

    Getting Started with Your Document

    lesson contents
    • Introduction

    • Getting to know documents

    • Page setup options

    • Text basics

    • Copying, cutting, and pasting text

    • Spell check and suggested spelling

    • Challenge!

    lesson videos
    • Getting Started with Documents

      Learn how to navigate the Google Documents interface, and change your page setup options.

      02:353,882 views
    • Text Basics

      Ways to work with text in Google Documents, including techniques like copy & paste.

      04:111,384 views
  • 9

    Formatting Text and Adding Hyperlinks

    lesson contents
    • Introduction

    • Formatting text, hyperlinks, and more

    • Line and paragraph spacing

    • Hyperlinks

    • Challenge!

    lesson videos
    • Formatting Text and Hyperlinks

      Learn how to format text and insert hyperlinks to make your documents more appealing.

      03:481,782 views
  • 10

    Using Indents, Tabs, and Lists

    lesson contents
    • Introduction

    • Using indents and tab stops

    • Customize indents

    • Using tab stops

    • Creating lists

    • Challenge!

    lesson videos
    • Using Indents and Tabs

      More ways to format text in Google Documents using indents and tabs.

      03:133,577 views
    • Working with Lists

      Create bulleted and numbered lists, as well as multilevel lists and outlines.

      02:141,678 views
  • 11

    Headers, Footers, and Page Breaks

    lesson contents
    • Introduction

    • Headers, footers, and more

    • Working with footnotes

    • Page breaks

    • Horizontal lines

    • Challenge!

    lesson videos
    • Headers, Footers, and Page Breaks

      Explore headers, footers, page numbers, and more in Google Documents.

      04:248,001 views

Doing More with Documents

  • 12

    Working with Tables

    lesson contents
    • Introduction

    • Inserting and modifying tables

    • Editing table properties

    • Challenge!

    lesson videos
    • Inserting Tables

      Find out how to insert and format tables in Google Documents.

      03:405,559 views
  • 13

    Inserting Images

    lesson contents
    • Introduction

    • Inserting images

    • Searching for images

    • Other options for inserting images

    • Editing images

    • Challenge!

    lesson videos
    • Inserting Images

      Tips for finding and inserting images in Google Documents (including stock photos).

      04:192,172 views
  • 14

    Inserting Text Boxes and Shapes

    lesson contents
    • Introduction

    • Creating drawings

    • Adding shapes

    • Adding text boxes

    • Customizing text boxes and shapes

    • Challenge!

    lesson videos
    • Creating Drawings

      Learn how to create your own shapes, graphics, and more using the drawing tool.

      03:494,270 views

Extras

  • Quiz

Google Drive and Docs

  • Getting Started with Drive

    02:468,998 views

    Set up everything you need to use Google Drive on the web, as well as on your desktop.

  • Uploading and Syncing Files

    04:3758,331 views

    Learn how to sync and upload files from your computer, so you can access them on your Drive.

  • Managing Your Files

    04:3010,232 views

    Different ways to organize your files in Google Drive, and make them easier to find.

  • Sharing and Collaborating

    04:1569,273 views

    Find out how to share files in Drive, and collaborate on Google Docs.

Common Tasks in Documents

  • Getting Started with Documents

    02:353,882 views

    Learn how to navigate the Google Documents interface, and change your page setup options.

  • Text Basics

    04:111,384 views

    Ways to work with text in Google Documents, including techniques like copy & paste.

  • Formatting Text and Hyperlinks

    03:481,782 views

    Learn how to format text and insert hyperlinks to make your documents more appealing.

  • Using Indents and Tabs

    03:133,577 views

    More ways to format text in Google Documents using indents and tabs.

  • Working with Lists

    02:141,678 views

    Create bulleted and numbered lists, as well as multilevel lists and outlines.

  • Headers, Footers, and Page Breaks

    04:248,001 views

    Explore headers, footers, page numbers, and more in Google Documents.

Doing More with Documents

  • Inserting Tables

    03:405,559 views

    Find out how to insert and format tables in Google Documents.

  • Inserting Images

    04:192,172 views

    Tips for finding and inserting images in Google Documents (including stock photos).

  • Creating Drawings

    03:494,270 views

    Learn how to create your own shapes, graphics, and more using the drawing tool.

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