What is Google Docs?
Google Docs is an easy-to-use online word processor, spreadsheet and presentation editor that enables you and your students to create, store and share instantly and securely, and collaborate online in real time. You can create new documents from scratch or upload existing documents, spreadsheets and presentations. There’s no software to download, and all your work is stored safely online and can be accessed from any computer.
Logging in to Google Docs
- Visit mail.ualr.edu
- Login to your mail account
- Click the link to Documents (Drive) at the top left-hand side of the page.
What’s New?
Available Document Types
As of right now, Google Docs supports the creation and editing of the following file types:
- Document (Word)
- Spreadsheet (Excel)
- Form (Web-base collection tool. Adds data directly to an existing spreadsheet)
- Presentation (PowerPoint, Keynote)
- Drawing (Paint)
- Collection (Folder, Dropbox)
- Scripts (Macros)
Exploring the Features
Docs List (Google Docs Home)
- Create Button
- Sorting and Views – Grid View
- Filtering
- Contextual Actions
- Better Screen Reader Support
- Zip/RAR Export
- Keyboard Shortcuts
- Video Overview
Document
- Upgrading Old Docs – More Information
- Format Painter
- Comment Only Sharing
- Real Time Commenting
- Page Numbering
Presentation
- All New Design
- Real Time Collaboration
- Draw organizational charts, flowcharts, design diagrams
- Slide Transitions
- Animations
- Revision history
- New themes
- Supports .pptx Conversion and export
- Demo
Spreadsheet
- 4 New Chart Types
- Keyboard Shortcuts (control /+)
- Gadgets
- Protected Cells
- Pivot Tables
Quick Exercises
- Creating New Files in Google Docs
- Adding Existing Files to Google Docs
- Sharing Files / Collections
- Real-Time Collaboration
- Embedding / Linking to a File