![]() ![]() Today, the name Google Docs is reserved for just the word processing app within the office suite. Originally Google Docs was the inclusive name for all Google’s online office apps, which included Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Sites, and a handful of other apps. It’s not the only one, but it was first, and in many ways, still the best. Google Docs was the first successful Office in the cloud. You already know the benefits of working in the cloud- Now it's time to learn how to get the most out of it! Lastly, for the things that Google Docs still just can't do, we will look at some of the very best third-party add-ons for Docs, allowing you to do all sorts of wild tasks. This includes voice transcription, translation, citations and footnotes, embedding Google Sheets and Slides, and all the other special things Docs can do for you. This is the bulk of the material, and no stone (or menu) is left unturned. Next, there's a short review chapter on how to manipulate, delete, copy, and do various file operations within the Google Drive file manager.Īfter that, we'll go through every single command and menu, every toolbar, and all the hidden options. We'll also look into Google's free and paid tiers for Google Docs/G Suite, and which one works out best for your needs. This book begins by introducing you to the differences between Google Docs and the competing online office suites. If you need to do any writing, whether a simple shopping list or a full-length book, Google Docs is the tool to use. It's also the most mature and, arguably, the most powerful. ![]() It was Google's first and most well-known cloud app. Now it's time to look into specific apps and how to use them.įirst up is Google's own word processing system, Google Docs. If you've gotten this far, then the answer was a confident "Yes!" In the first book, "Going Chromebook: Living in the Cloud," we looked at Chromebooks and the various software options available for them, and we decided whether or not the cloud lifestyle was for you.
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