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Getting Started With Google Docs

Name: Getting Started With Google Docs
Rating: 4.7 (150 reviews)

Master Google Docs and take your work processing with you anywhere!

Created byNathan Nagele

Last updated 7/2022

English

What you'll learn

Create a Google Doc
Edit and format a doc
Insert images, equations, drawings, and more into a doc
Create, edit, and format tables
Share doc with other users
Export doc to other file types including eBook for use with Amazon Kindle
Use add-ons to extend the capabilities of Google Docs

Course content

9 sections • 66 lectures • 2h 13m total length

What is Google Docs0:43
Students will get an overview on what Google Docs is and what it can do.
How to Access Google Docs0:54
Students will learn how to access Google Docs.
How to Create Your First Google Doc1:07
Students will learn how to access Google Docs in three different ways.
Interface Overview1:55
Students will understand where to find basic functions and features in Google Docs.
About This Course1:02
Students will get an overview about what is covered in this class and what they can expect to learn.

Getting Started Intro0:42
Students will get an overview of what is covered in this section.
Formatting Toolbar4:52
Students will be able to identify and locate items on the formatting toolbar.
File Menu1:54
Students will be able to identify the options found in the file menu.
Page Layout1:50
Students will learn how to control and change page layout options in Google Docs.
Basic Formatting3:14
Students will understand how to perform basic formatting inside of Google Docs using the formatting toolbar.
Additional Formatting2:11
Students will understand how to perform formatting inside of Google Docs using the formatting menu options.
Typing with Speech1:07
Students will learn how to use their voice to type inside of Google Docs.
Importing from Word1:56
Students will learn how to import Word files into Google Docs while retaining previous formatting.

Section Intro0:31
Students will get an overview of what is covered in this section.
Headers and Footers2:48
Students will understand how to add headers and footers in Google Docs along with the various options when doing so.
Page Numbers2:38
Students will understand how to add page numbers in Google Docs along with the various options when doing so.
Images6:46
Students will understand how to add images in Google Docs along with the various options when doing so.
Links3:01
Students will understand how to add links in Google Docs along with the various options when doing so.
Equations2:01
Students will understand how to add equations in Google Docs along with the various options when doing so.
Drawings4:20
Students will understand how to add drawings in Google Docs along with the various options when doing so.
Charts2:33
Students will understand how to add charts rs in Google Docs along with the various options when doing so.
Table of Contents3:12
Students will understand how to add a table of contents in Google Docs along with the various options when doing so.

Section Intro0:33
Students will get an overview of what is covered in this section.
Inserting a Table2:55
Students will be able to insert a table into a Google Doc.
Changing and Styling the Table2:28
Students will be able to insert rows and columns into table in a Google Doc.
Changing Rows and Columns1:21
Students will be able to remove rows and columns from a table in a Google Doc.
Merging Cells1:58
Students will be able to merge cells in Google Docs.
Table Properties2:41
Students will be able to edit table properties to make custom tables in Google Docs.

Section Intro0:40
Students will get an overview of what is covered in this section.
Text Formatting3:54
Students will learn how to format text inside of Google Docs.
Headings4:46
Students will learn how to format headings inside of Google Docs.
Fonts3:16
Students will learn how to format font inside of Google Docs.
Alignment2:35
Students will learn how to format text alignment inside of Google Docs.
Line Spacing3:32
Students will learn how to format line spacing inside of Google Docs.
Columns3:34
Students will learn how to format columns inside of Google Docs.
Lists5:27
Students will learn how to format text lists of Google Docs.

Section Intro0:43
Students will get an overview of what is covered in this section.
How to Share Your Doc1:11
Students will understand how to share their Docs with other users.
Sharing Settings4:22
Students will be able to review their share settings inside of Google Docs.
Downloading to Word1:24
Students will learn how to download their Google Doc as a Word file.
Downloading to PDF1:25
Students will learn how to download their Google Doc as a PDF file.
Downloading eBook1:12
Students will learn how to download their Google Doc as a eBook file.
Other Exports2:04
Students will learn how to download their Google Doc as a other types of files.

Section Intro0:45
Students will get an overview of what is covered in this section.
Google Keep1:41
Students will learn how to use Google Keep in association with Google Docs.
Revision History and Outline2:00
Students will learn how to use the Revision History inside of Google Docs and how to give custom names to their histories.
Add-ons2:25
Students will learn how to use add-ons inside of Google Docs to extend the capabilities of Google Docs.

Updates Intro0:51
Students will get a preview of what is covered in this section of the course.
@ Symbol1:08
Students will learn how to use the @ symbol to quickly insert items into their Google Doc.
Menu Updates1:32
Students will learn the updates to the Google Docs menu.
Page Layout1:15
Students will learn how to use the new page layout options in Google Docs.
Table Templates0:44
Students will learn how to use table templates in Google Docs.
Emojis0:52
Students will learn how to use emojis in Google Docs.
Dropdowns1:32
Students will learn how to use dropdowns in Google Docs.
Building Blocks1:23
Watermarks2:27
Students will learn how to add watermarks to their Google Docs.
Checklists0:35
Students will learn how to add checklists to their Google Docs
Compare Documents1:35
Students will learn how to compare documents with Google Docs.
Citations1:50
Students will learn how to use citations in Google Docs.
Linked Objects1:19
Students will learn how to view and organize linked objects in Google Docs
Voice Typing1:52
Students will learn how to use the voice typing tool in Google Docs.
Notification Settings0:36
Students will learn how to access the new notification settings menu in Google Docs.
Meetings0:49
Students will learn how to access meetings from within Google Docs.
Right-Sidebar1:09
Students will learn how to access the various tools in the right-sidebar in Google Docs.

Requirements

Basic computer skills

Description

This Google Docs course will teach you everything you need to know about using Google Docs, a free online word processing platform.

This course is designed to teach anyone from beginner to expert all of the features, tips and tricks, and possibilities that Google Docs gives you. Whether you want a simple place to type your thoughts or a platform to write a book, Google Docs has a solution for you. Beyond word processing, Google Docs is a fanatic tool that can be used to create and edit images, infographics, comics, and much more!

Getting Started with Google Docs will make you an expert Google Docs user in no time. In simple, easy to follow video lessons, you will learn how to master Google Docs and use it like a pro. While there are plenty of word processing platforms out there, Google Docs is the most powerful and versatile one out there.

Some of the things you will learn in this course:

How to convert existing Word files to Google Docs
Share your Docs with the world or just a few select few
Convert your Google Doc to multiple different file formats for offline viewing
Create, modify, and use tables, charts, drawings, and more

Course Overview

This course is designed to take someone brand new to Google Docs and turn them into an expert. Even if you have prior experience in Google Docs, this course will teach you new things that you haven't done before.

We will begin by doing basic word processing and looking at how to use the various menu options. Then, we learn how to insert drawings, charts, images, and more into your Google Doc. We will even learn how to do some basic image editing inside of Google Docs.

From there, we will learn how to use and format tables, text, headings, links, fonts, and much more. After that we will learn how to export a Google Doc into Word, PDF, eBook, and many other formats. Finally we will learn how to share our doc with other users.

By the end of this course your confidence in using Google Docs will soar. You will find yourself using Google Docs for all of your word processing needs. You can use Google Docs on a computer, tablet, or phone and instantly have it sync with other devices. You'll have a thorough understanding for Google Docs, its uses, and capabilities.

Who this course is for:

Anyone who wants to learn how to create things with Google Docs

Getting Started With Google Docs

What you'll learn

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Course content

Introduction5 lectures • 6min

Getting Started8 lectures • 18min

Inserting Into a Doc9 lectures • 28min

Tables6 lectures • 12min

Formatting8 lectures • 28min

Sharing Your Doc7 lectures • 12min

Other Features of Google Docs4 lectures • 7min

Google Docs Updates17 lectures • 21min

Conclusions2 lectures • 2min

Requirements

Description

Who this course is for: