Master Google Docs in this intensive one-day course designed to help you create, edit, collaborate on, and print documents with confidence. This class is ideal for users transitioning from traditional office suites like Microsoft Office to Google Workspace, or for those seeking to deepen their understanding of Google Docs capabilities.
Prerequisites:
To succeed in this course, you should have foundational computer skills, including the ability to start and close programs, switch between applications, locate and open saved files, and navigate websites using a web browser. This course assumes you are familiar with word processing concepts and need to learn how to accomplish tasks in Google Docs that you already know how to do in other applications.
Not Recommended For:
If you have never used a word processor before, this course is not suitable for you. The class moves quickly and expects you to understand basic word processing concepts. Participants should already be comfortable with word processing software and be prepared to learn how to apply those skills in the Google Docs environment.
Course Outline:
Getting Started
- Signing in to Google Apps and accessing your account
- Using the Google Apps menu and navigation
- Accessing Docs from Google Drive
- Making a copy of existing documents
- Understanding the Docs display screen and interface
- Using menus and the toolbar effectively
- Changing the view of documents for different working styles
- Accessing built-in Help resources
Working with Documents
- Moving around a document efficiently
- Selecting text for editing
- Creating and renaming documents
- Entering and editing text
- Copying, cutting, and pasting text and objects
- Inserting, replacing, and deleting content
- Changing character attributes and formatting
- Using Undo and Redo for easy corrections
- Closing and saving documents
Working with Page Layout
- Using Page Setup to configure document properties
- Inserting page breaks in documents
- Adding page numbers for navigation
- Working with headers and footers
Using Document Tools
- Checking spelling and grammar automatically
- Working with the dictionary for vocabulary assistance
- Using the Explore feature for research and information
- Adjusting preferences and settings
- Finding and replacing text throughout documents
- Using word count tools for document analysis
- Printing documents with various options
- Working with bookmarks for navigation
- Inserting links to external content
Formatting Paragraphs
- Changing line spacing for readability
- Aligning text left, right, center, or justified
- Indenting paragraphs for organization
- Setting tab stops for alignment
- Creating bulleted and numbered lists
- Using borders and shading for emphasis
- Working with styles for consistent formatting
- Using the document outline for navigation
- Creating a table of contents automatically
- Inserting columns for multi-column layouts
Working with Tables
- Creating tables for organizing information
- Entering text into table cells
- Modifying table structure and properties
- Changing table appearance and layout
- Working with nested tables for complex layouts
Working with Graphics
- Inserting images into documents
- Sizing, positioning, and rotating images
- Cropping images to focus on important areas
- Changing image options and properties
- Applying borders to images
- Inserting horizontal lines for visual separation
- Inserting special characters and symbols
- Creating and editing drawings within documents
Sharing and Collaborating on Documents
- Sharing documents with specific people or groups
- Creating shareable links to documents
- Publishing documents to the web
- Collaborating with suggesting mode for feedback
- Working with comments for discussions
- Opening and converting Microsoft Word documents in Google Docs
- Downloading documents in various formats
- Emailing files to recipients
- Managing document versions and history
- Viewing document details and metadata
