How to use Google Docs

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How to use Google Docs in the classroom to create, share, collaborate and publish works.
 


How to use Google Docs to create, share, collaborate and publish works.

  • Create a Google Account
  • Create a New Document
  • Save a New Document
  • Rename a New Document
  • Upload an Existing Document
  • Basic Editing
  • Tagging a Document
  • Collaborating and Sharing a Document
  • Revise and Add Comments to a Document
  • Publishing a Document
  • Copying a Document
  • Create a Google Account
    • Google Docs is a free online program that allows users to create documents, spreadsheets and presentations online and share them with others for collaboration.
    order to use Google Docs you will need to register for a Google account. If you already have one through Gmail then you can use the same login to access Google Docs.






  • Create a New Document
    • Click on New on the Menu bar and select which type of file you would like to create.




    Google Docs will open a new window that will allow you to create a word processed document.

  • Save a New Document
    • To save your document you just need to click on the Save button. You can also chose File on the Menu bar and then Save. In either case it will save the file using the text at the top of the document as the file name.

  • Rename a New Document
    • If you would like to rename your file you can go to File on the Menu bar and choose Rename.Type in the new document name and click OK.



  • Upload an Existing Document
    • To upload an existing document you just need to click on the Upload button on the Menu bar. Click on the Browse button and find the document that you would like to upload.




  • Basic Editing
    • some of the features that are available in Google Docs.

    1. Edit Menu
    2. Insert Menu
    3. Spell Check

     
    4. Creating Folders to Organize Documents



  • Collaborating and Sharing a Document
    • Click on All Items in your left navigation menu to show all the items that you have in your Google Docs. Select which one you would like to share with another person by clicking the checkbox in front of the document. Then click on the More Actions button on the Menu bar and select Share.



    You have the option to invite others to be Collaborators or Viewers. Collaborators are able to view as well as edit any documents that you share using this option.



  • Revise and Add Comments to a Document

    • If you would like to to see who made what additions or changes to the document you need to click on the Revisions tab.
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    If you would like to add comments, you can do so without making edits to the document. Select the area that you would like to comment on and then go to the Insert menu and click on the Comments link.




  • Publishing a Document


    • To publish a document you need to click on the Publish tab on the upper right side of your screen after selecting which document you would like to publish. A screen like the one below will appear.


  • Copying a Document


    • To copy a document you will need to open the document and then choose File on the Menu bar and Copy.



    A confirmation message will pop up. Click OK to continue.




    Google Docs opens the door to collaboration using technology. You may want to visit the Google Help Site for more information on how to use Google Docs.

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