Google Docs Fundamentals

Name: Google Docs Fundamentals
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Become Productive with Google Docs

Created bySkillSprints Inc., Mitchell Weinbaum

Last updated 11/2021

English

What you'll learn

After this course participants will be able to competently navigate the Google Docs interface.
After this course participants will also be able to create, edit and format documents .
After this course participants will also be able to import and format assets such as: photos, tables, and graphics.
After this course participants will also be able to convert Microsoft Word Documents to Google Workspace.
After this course participants will also be able to set viewing permissions and share documents with collaborators.

Course content

8 sections • 31 lectures • 1h 3m total length

Welcome to the Course1:57
You will understand the goals for the course and meet the instructor.

Logging On to Google Docs1:35
Brief overview as to how to log onto Google Account and how to access the Google Docs start page.
Opening/Saving a New Document1:23
You will learn to open a new, blank document and follow along as we save & rename the file.
Using Templates1:43
You will use prepopulated templates and peruse them through various options.
Navigating Google Docs1:15
You will familiarize yourself with the toolbar, dropdown menus, margin options, and the outline pane.
Converting Microsoft Word Documents to Google Workspace1:28
You will learn to convert previously saved Microsoft Word files to the Google Suite.
Accessing Saved Files1:53
You will understand where their files go and how to access them.

Formatting Text8:07
An overview of text formatting options such as changing font/size of text, using the bold/italics/underline feature, capitalization, and alignment tools.
Using Paragraph Styles and Spacing3:43
Participants will take a look at the "Paragraph Style" section of the formatting menu and learn how they can quickly turn any text into a header or title. Line spacing would also be covered in this section.
Using Tabs1:46
Very few users understand how to use tabination correctly. After this video, you'll understand how to use tabs in Google Docs.
Creating Columns1:04
You will understand the different options they have when displaying text in columns.
Using Bullets & Numbers2:50
You will understand the different ways they can create bulleted/numbered lists.
Adding Additional Fonts0:55
You will learn to add additional fonts within Google Docs.
Paint Format Tool1:31
You will understand the power and ease of the paint tool feature in the toolbar.
How to UNDO?1:45
You will understand all the ways they can "undo" their formatting changes. Complete the exercise attached to this section.

Adding and Formatting Photos3:26
You will learn to import and format photos within their document.
Inserting Tables1:08
You will figure out how to use the formatting tab to create a simple table.
Using Equations1:13
Participants will have a better understanding of the options they have when creating equations.
Headers, Footers, and Footnotes2:07
Viewers will be able to add headers, footers and footnotes to their documents.
Page Numbers and Breaks1:47
You will learn page numbers and page breaks. Complete the exercise attached to this section.

Requirements

No experience is required to take this course. Anyone with an internet connection and the free Google Docs app can succeed in this course.

Description

There are few tools more important than your word processor-- and understanding your word processor can make you more productive, efficient -- and even make you a better writer.

Google Docs is one of the most popular word processing programs available-- with all the writing and formatting tools you need and a great set of collaboration options. Google Docs is being adopted by more and more companies and organizations daily and a strong understanding of the tool will be invaluable in your work and career.

This course of for someone new to Google Docs-- whether you're coming from a more traditional word processing program, or you have no experience with word processors at all. At the end of this course, you'll have a strong understanding of Google Docs and be able to create great-looking, correctly formatted documents, as well as share those documents and collaborate with others.

Your instructor, Mitchell, will take you on a tour of the features available within Google Docs and ensure you know how to use each one. You'll not only watch Mitchell's videos but complete activities that will help you to completely understand Google Docs! In this course, you'll get plenty of practice so you can immediately apply what you're learning to your own work.

Who this course is for:

People new to Google Docs who want to or need to use the tool
People moving from Microsoft Word to Google Docs
People who are using Google Docs to collaborate with other on their team
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Introduction1 lecture • 2min

Let's Get Started6 lectures • 9min

Formatting Text8 lectures • 22min

Adding Photos, Graphics & More5 lectures • 10min

Proofing Tools4 lectures • 7min

Share & Collaborate3 lectures • 8min

Finalizing & Printing3 lectures • 6min

Conclusion1 lecture • 1min

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