Course Length

1 day

Why come on this course?

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.

Who is it for?

The application allows users to create and edit files online while collaborating with other users in real-time.

Course contents

Getting Started with Google Docs

  • Introduction to Google Drive and Cloud
  • Managing Chrome Tabs
  • Overview of Google Docs
  • Home Screen and Templates

Editing a Google Doc

  • Navigation and Selecting Text
  • Adding and Modifying Text
  • Find and Replace Text
  • Copy and Paste
  • Undo / Redo

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

Working with Tables

  • Inserting / Deleting / Managing

Working with Images

  • Inserting / Resizing / Cropping

Working with Charts

  • Text Wrapping
  • Linking from Google Sheets

Working with Drawings

  • Creating / Editing / Deleting
  • Working with Shapes
  • Alignment
  • Creating a Flow Chart

Managing a Google Doc

  • Proofing a Document
  • Autocorrect
  • Inserting Hyperlinks
  • Inserting Headers and Footers
  • Printing
  • Downloading a Google Doc

Sharing a Google Doc (Live Co-Authoring)

  • Creating a Google Doc
  • Sharing in Google Drive
  • Live Co-Authoring
  • Version History
  • Inserting Comments
  • Chat

Working with Advanced Google Docs Features

  • Inserting Table of Contents
  • Bookmarking
  • Voice Typing
  • Explore
  • Translate Document
  • Useful Docs Add-Ons
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