Getting started in Google Docs 2022

IN THIS COURSE

• 1.  Overview: Getting started in Docs 2022
  49s
  This video outlines the key content in the Getting started in Docs 2022 course, including exploring the Google Docs interface, creating and opening documents, and accessing tools and commands. FREE ACCESS
• 2.  Accessing Google Docs
  4m 3s
  Before you begin using the Google Docs web app, it is important to know how to access the app and connect to your Google account. In this video, you will learn how to access Docs from Chrome or any web browser, and add a shortcut to your browser for easy access. You will also see how to sign into or out of your Google account. FREE ACCESS
• 3.  Discovering the Google Docs interface
  4m 58s
  Google Docs comes equipped with a plethora of tools and commands to make text editing easy. In this video, you will see how to navigate the various menus, sidebars, and toolbars to make best use of the application. You will also discover how to navigate the interface of the Docs Home page, where you will find options to create documents, open documents, edit your settings, access Google Drive, and more. FREE ACCESS
• 4.  Getting started on a new document
  4m 5s
  The number one use of Google Docs is creating new documents. In Docs, there are a few different ways to create a document, including a shortcut that you will discover in this video. Watch the video to see how to create, rename, and edit your own document. FREE ACCESS
• 5.  Uploading documents
  4m 13s
  Google Docs offers similar functionality to Microsoft Word and other word processing programs. As a result, you can work on documents created using another application in Google Docs. In this video, you will see how to upload documents of different file types, specifically .docx (MS Word) and .odt (OpenOffice). FREE ACCESS
• 6.  Finding & opening documents
  4m 46s
  Documents created in or imported to Google Docs are stored in your Google Drive. You can locate these documents by searching or browsing the Docs home page, or by using the file picker tool to access files in your Drive and other locations. In this video, you will learn how to easily locate and open files. FREE ACCESS
• 7.  Viewing your document
  4m 26s
  Rather than editing your documents, you may sometimes prefer to read and review them. In this video, you will learn how to optimize your viewing experience by zooming in and out of your document, as well as by using other view tools such as full screen mode. In addition, you will see how to browse your document by scrolling through it manually, or by using the document outline to navigate. FREE ACCESS
• 8.  Choosing the document mode
  4m 7s
  In Google Docs, users can interact with documents in three basic ways, called modes. In Editing Mode, users have full access to tools and commands and can make changes to the open document. In Viewing Mode, the interface is optimized to allow users to read their documents without making changes. Finally, in Suggesting Mode, users can suggest changes to a shared document for other users to validate later on. FREE ACCESS
• 9.  Using templates
  3m 46s
  Templates can be a good way to save time while creating documents with a professional look and attractive formatting. In addition to the extensive template gallery offered by Google, your organization may have saved templates that you can access in Docs. Watch the video to find out how to find available templates and create a new document for a template. FREE ACCESS
• 10.  Accessing tools & commands
  3m 56s
  You can increase your productivity in Google Docs by learning a few ways to quickly apply its many tools and commands. This video will teach you how to navigate the various menus in the Docs interface and apply keyboard shortcuts. You will even see how to search for a command by typing relevant keywords and find a list of keyboard shortcuts. FREE ACCESS