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GOOGLE DOCS

Introduction to Google Docs


What is Google Docs?

Google Docs is a free Web-based application that allows users to create, edit and store documents and spreadsheets online in Google Drive.

Multiple users can work collaboratively in real-time from geographically diverse locations in Google Docs with all participants able to view any document modifications.
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​How to Access Google Docs in the DPCDSB        


STEP 1

​When logged into Google, click on the Google Apps icon (looks like a waffle or a 3 x 3 box grid) and can be found on the top right corner of the Google Homepage. 
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​STEP 2

Then, you will see a pop up displaying the more frequently used apps that are part of the G Suite with the DPCDSB.

​Click on the Docs icon. 
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Getting Started


Google Docs opens to a home screen that allows you to select a new document from various template options.
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Import & Convert Old Text Files to Google Docs


​No need to reinvent the wheel.  For example, if you have existing text documents that you created in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF files, you can convert them to Google Docs.

​​STEP 1

​When logged into Google, click on the Google Apps icon (looks like a waffle or a 3 x 3 box grid) and can be found on the top right corner of the Google Homepage. 
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​STEP 2
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Then, you will see a pop up displaying the more frequently used apps that are part of the G Suite with the DPCDSB. 

​Click on the Drive icon. 
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STEP 3
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Click New > File Upload and choose a text document from your computer.

Right-click the file you want to convert and select Open with > Google Docs.

Converting your document from another program creates a copy of your original file in Docs format.
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Share & Collaborate in Google Docs


STEP 1

​To work on your document with others select: Share.

People can make changes at the same time, and you can see their changes as they happen.
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​STEP 2

In the people bar, simply type the name of the person(s) you wish to share and the person(s) email will appear.

Select Done when finished.

​Names can include staff and students. 
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STEP 3

If you wish to change the permission settings select, the drop down that is defaulted to the option can view.

Then you will have the options of:​
  • Can edit—Collaborators can add and edit content as well as add comments.
  • Can comment—Collaborators can add comments, but not edit content.
  • Can view—People can view the file, but not edit or add comments.
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Add Comments & Replies in Google Docs


To leave comments on the side of the document for all editors to look at when they open the file.
  1. Select and highlight a section of text.
  2. On the top right corner, click Comment .
  3. On the side of the document, add your notes and click Comment.
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​STEP 2

When you’re done with a comment, click Resolve.

The comment will then disappear.
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