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Google Workspace: Mastering Google Docs for Beginners
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Google Workspace: Mastering Google Docs for Beginners

Free course to develop digital skills for the modern workforce, provided by HR Digest and Grow with Google.
Last updated 3/2024
English

What you'll learn

  • Practice utilizing various tools, settings, and features available in Google Docs.
  • Edit and adjust document content and settings to prepare for sharing and collaboration.
  • Understand the features in Google Docs that facilitate document editing and collaboration.
  • Determine how to organize a document effectively to enhance collaboration and sharing.
  • Format and edit documents using Google Docs tools and settings.
  • Create documents that are suitable for collaboration and sharing purposes.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in formatting and editing documents in Google Docs.
  • Apply organizational and formatting techniques to optimize documents for collaboration and sharing.

Course content

2 sections14 lectures40m total length
  • Introduction to Docs — Part 12:32

    Master Google Docs as a cloud-based word processor for writing, editing, formatting, and collaborating, including images, links, tables, and a table of contents in a fundraiser planning document.

  • Docs: Set Up Your Document — Choose Page Size, Orientation and Color2:21
  • Docs: Add Headers, Footers and Page Numbers2:41
  • Docs: Format Text Blocks — Align Text, Adjust Line and Paragraph Spacing, etc.4:15

    Align text blocks in Google Docs and adjust line and paragraph spacing to improve readability. Use bullets, numbering, and left or centered alignment to organize headings and lists.

  • Docs: Set Paragraph Styles — Use Headings to Create a Table of Contents2:51

    Learn to organize a document in Google Docs by applying headings and paragraph styles, create a table of contents, and format titles and subheadings for easy collaboration.

  • Google Workspace: Docs — Part 1 Wrap-Up0:59

Requirements

  • Prerequisite: No prior experience with Google Docs or document editing is required.

Description

Join our free course, "Google Workspace: Mastering Google Docs for Beginners," brought to you by HR Digest in partnership with Grow with Google. By the end of this lesson, you'll gain essential skills to navigate Google Docs confidently and efficiently.

Throughout the course, you'll:

  • Practice using various tools, settings, and features within Google Docs.

  • Learn how to edit and customize document content and settings to optimize sharing and collaboration.

  • Understand key features of Google Docs that facilitate efficient document work.

  • Discover strategies for organizing documents to enhance collaboration and sharing.

No prior experience is required. Whether you're new to Google Docs or looking to enhance your skills, this course is designed to empower you with practical knowledge and insights to excel in a collaborative digital environment.

As you complete this lesson, you will learn and practice the following digital skills:

  • Copying and renaming a document

  • Adjusting page settings

  • Adding headers and footers

  • Adding page numbers

  • Formatting blocks of text

  • Adding heading and a table of contents

  • Adjusting document settings

  • Inserting images

  • Inserting internal and external links

  • Inserting and formatting tables

  • Using tools to check the spelling and word count in a document

  • Creating a personal dictionary

  • Adjusting share settings

  • Commenting and suggesting in a document

  • Downloading a file in a new format

Enroll now and embark on your journey to master Google Docs with us!

Who this course is for:

  • This course is designed for individuals who want to learn how to effectively use Google Docs to create and format documents for various purposes, including sharing and collaboration.
  • It is suitable for beginners with little to no experience in document editing.