Google Docs, as you know is a free, web-based word processing and document management web app.
For this quick guide, you’ll learn how to create a Google Doc. I’m just gonna assume that you’re a complete beginner to Google Docs.
Create a Google Doc (Get Started)
Go to docs.google.com and sign in.
Next, click on the “+” Button at the top left.
Cool, that took me to a new blank page.
Right.
You can also bookmark docs.google.com/create
This will automatically open a fresh Google Doc if you are already signed in. (Huge Time Saver).
Basic Document Setup
To add a Title, just go to the Toolbar.
And select “Title“ under the styles dropdown.
Start typing and you’re already writing your title.
Give your document a name by clicking on the “Untitled document“ text in the top left corner of the page.
Now let’s get to writing the content.
The toolbar has all the usual formatting options, like Bold, Underline, Strikethrough, Italic … so on.
You can also add spacing to your text.
What about adding images?
Adding Images and Other Media
Go to “Insert” > “Image“.
You can upload from your computer, web, and more …
Sharing and Collaborating in Google Docs
Click on the “Share“ button.
(In the top right corner of the page).
On the next popup, change from “Restricted“ to “Anyone with the link“. (This will make the page public).
This will allow anyone to view your document.
Only view?
Well you can change that if you like.
To “Commenter“ or “Editor“.
You can also enter a specific email address to limit access to only that person.
Also in this case, you can choose from three access levels: Viewer, Commenter, or Editor.
More Tips
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Use the “Undo” and “Redo” buttons frequently to experiment with different formatting options.
Use the Revision History feature to track changes made to your document.
As we saw above you can start with pre-designed templates for various document types.
Learn shortcuts, use voice typing, search and replace, and outline view.
Summary✨
This guide walked you through the basics of how to Create a Google Doc, from setting up a new document to sharing and collaborating with others.
