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Getting started with Google Docs
As a student or a teacher, you work differently than most. Google Docs & Spreadsheets is different, too. You write essays. You collaborate with peers. You revise, edit, and revise some more. Google Docs & Spreadsheets is tailored to suit your needs as a busy academic. You're smart, your time is important, and we're here to help.
This guide will take you through the easy steps of creating a Google Docs & Spreadsheets account, creating your first document, and exploring all the neat features we've packed into your browser's window.
In order to use Google Docs you need to have a Google Account. To sign up for a Google Account. Visit Google Docs & Spreadsheets and click on Create an account now on the main page. Follow the instructions to create an account. If you already have a Google Account, sign in with your existing username and password.
Your first document
Quick-Start
School can be difficult. Using your word processor shouldn't be. Knowing that, we've made it simple for you to sign up and get started in just a few minutes.
- Create your first document Click the New Document link at the top of the page and a blank document window will open.
- Type away Now that you've created a blank document, type something into the window. Feel free to change the style and color of the text to your liking to create engaging book reports, presentations, and homework assignments.
- Other fun things you should know
- The word processor in Google Docs comes with a full-fledged spell-checker. It may not give you an A+, but it sure comes in handy.
- What about all those past reports, papers, and documents? No problem. Just upload them using our simple upload tool. Google Docs & Spreadsheets recognizes many formats including Microsoft Word, Plain Text, Rich Text, and OpenOffice.
- Work from anywhere. Work from the library, school, an internet café, or home. Your documents are always there.
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Your first spreadsheet
If you have yet to discover how Google Docs can help you as a student or teacher, you're in for a treat. Spreadsheets are the most universal tool to keep track of data. Google Docs can help you keep track of test scores, grades, scientific data, and even addresses. Better yet, unlike most spreadsheet programs, Google Docs allows you to collaborate online with your fellow students and teachers, making it easy to collect information quickly and reliably.
This guide will take you through the easy steps of creating a Google account, creating your first spreadsheet, and exploring many of the useful and relevant features to help you get through the school day.
- Create your first spreadsheet Click on the New Spreadsheet link at the top of the page and a blank spreadsheet window will open. You can add text to any cell by double clicking on the cell and then typing. Hit the enter key when you're done.
- Manage Lists and Data Spreadsheets are great for managing lists and data. In your blank spreadsheet, enter in the name of your classmates in the column under 'My Classmates'. In the column to the right, enter each person's age and favorite food. You may also style the cells by clicking and dragging over cells to highlight a range, then selecting the style you want from the toolbar above.
- Formulas Also, you may use one of our many formulas to analyze your data. In this example, we typed in =average( into cell C8 then clicked and dragged our mouse from cell C3 to C6 then we typed ) and hit enter to see the average age of the class. For other formulas, click on the Formulas tab above the toolbar.
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Sharing is Easy
Sharing is easy! With Google Docs, it's simple to share your document with teammates, other students, and even your teachers. Click on the Collaborate tab in the top right-hand corner and enter the email address of the people that you want to invite to edit your document. These people may include teammates or teachers. You may also specify individuals who may see, but not edit the spreadsheet in the 'Invite people to View' box.
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