Google Docs - online documents with real-time collaboration

Web-based documents, spreadsheets, and presentations that let users edit the same file at the same time so you always have the latest version.

Anytime, anywhere access to your work
Google Docs is securely powered by the web, giving you the flexibility to be productive from your desk, on the road, at home and on your mobile phone, even when you're offline.
Works across operating systems
Google Docs works in the browser on PC, Mac, and Linux computers, and supports popular formats such as .doc, .xls, .ppt, and .pdf.
Secure access controls
Administrators can manage file sharing permissions system-wide, and document owners can share and revoke file access at any time. /

Google Docs Features -

This feature is an office utility used much like Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Main Features:

  • Web based – You can access your documents from any computer with internet access
  • Compatibility – You can download these documents in different popular formats
  • Word, Open Office, PDF, RTF, HTML and of course Text
  • Folders – Put documents in folders to keep you better organized
  • Email your documents out as attachments
  • Keep track of who made changes to a document and when.
  • Document and Folder Sharing – You can set who can view and edit your specific documents or folders
  • You can invite people to view through Email or by sending them a Link to your Google document or folder

Document Features:

  • Translate – When editing a document go to the Tools menu, select Translate Document, and select a language to translate your entire document to a different supported language
  • Spell Check – You can also use spell check in different languages
  • Word Count - Counts how many words are in your document

Spreadsheet – Similar to Microsoft’s Excel you can do formulas and create charts, graphs, and other items.

Presentation – Similar to Microsoft’sPowerPoint you can create and edit slides

Form – This is a great tool for creating test, surveys, and other types of forms

You can get started with Google Docs by going to this link:

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