In this hands-on instructor led course, you will learn about the basics of the Google Docs app. Following the course, delegates will be confident in navigating, creating and modifying a Google Doc. Delegates will also learn about basic formatting and creating tables, images, charts and drawings in their documents.
Prerequisites
- Use a mouse
- Type and use a keyboard
- Experience in web browsing
- Work with windows - minimise, maximise, open and close
- Basic skills with Microsoft Office applications, or equivalent, are recommended, but not mandatory
- Basic knowledge of Google Drive and what it does is recommended, although not necessary
- Use a mouse
- Type and use a keyboard
- Experience in web browsing
- Work with windows - minimise, maximise, open and close
- Basic skills with Microsoft Office applications, or equivalent, are recommended, but not mandatory
- Basic knowledge of Google Drive and what it does is recommended, although not necessary
- Get Started with Google Docs
- Editing a Google Doc
- Formatting Text and Paragraphs
- Working with Tables and Images
- Working with Charts and Drawings
- Managing and Sharing a Google Doc
- Working with Advanced Features
Module 1: Getting Started with Google Docs
- Introduction to Google Drive and Cloud
- Managing Chrome Tabs
- Overview of Google Docs
- Home Screen and Templates
Module 2: Editing a Google Doc
- Navigation and Selecting Text
- Adding and Modifying Text
- Find and Replace Text
- Copy and Paste
- Undo / Redo
Module 3: Formatting Text and Paragraphs
- Applying Formatting to Text - Size / Alignment / Line Spacing
- Inserting Special Characters
- Applying Styles
- Inserting Equations
- Formatting Paint
- Bullets and Numbering
- Word Count
Module 4: Working with Tables
- Inserting / Deleting / Managing
Module 5: Working with Images
- Inserting / Resizing / Cropping
Module 6: Working with Charts
- Text Wrapping
- Linking from Google Sheets
Module 7: Working with Drawings
- Creating / Editing / Deleting
- Working with Shapes
- Alignment
- Creating a Flow Chart
Module 8: Managing a Google Doc
- Proofing a Document
- Autocorrect
- Inserting Hyperlinks
- Inserting Headers and Footers
- Printing
- Downloading a Google Doc
Module 9: Sharing a Google Doc (Live Co-Authoring)
- Creating a Google Doc
- Sharing in Google Drive
- Live Co-Authoring
- Version History
- Inserting Comments
- Chat
Module 10: Working with Advanced Google Docs Features
- Inserting Table of Contents
- Bookmarking
- Voice Typing
- Explore
- Translate Document
- Useful Docs Add-Ons