Updates to Google Suite

It has been a while since I have provided some of the updates that are coming from Google in regards to their Google Suite for Education product line. I wanted to make sure to take some time and provide an update to some of the things that are coming down the line from Google.

Rotate Text In Google Sheets

Google Sheets got a relatively minor update a few weeks ago. When working with sheets, you would sometimes have a large cell at the top for a small amount of text in the column below. With the latest update to Sheets, you can now rotate the top line of text in the cell to better fit the content of your columns.

To rotate the text in Sheets, simply select the cell and locate the text direction box. It has an "A" with an arrow under it at an angle. Click and select the degree measure that you wish to rotate to.

This is helpful for formatting and making sheets work better for you.

Case Control in Google Docs

Earlier this week, Google released an update to Google Docs that allows for you to control the case of the document. For instance, if you were working with a document and you did not use the proper Title Case for a portion, or you hit the caps lock key and didn't realize that you typed in all caps, there is now a simply remedy for that situation.

Google now allows you to use the format toolbar to assist you in fixing your text. To begin, highlight the text that you wish to change. Next, locate the "Format" option on the toolbar. You will scroll downward until you find "Capitalization" as an option. Once you select that, it will give you the option to use all UPPERCASE, lowercase, or Title Case. This feature is a great feature that can help us be more efficient in Google Docs.

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Chromebook Shortcut of the Week - 10/14/2016

This weeks shortcut of the week is to help you project your Chromebook. Due to resolutions, your Chromebook will likely default to the “Extended Screen” mode. If they happens, you will see your desktop background on the screen upon plugging in your Chromebook (your Chromebook needs an HDMI connection, if you need a cable, I can get you one!). In order to change this, you will use the “Ctrl + Full Screen” button. This will quickly switch between the two modes, allowing you to switch back and forth. A quick word to the wise, the extended screen is usually to the right!

Google Apps Update - Columns in Google Docs

Awesome news! Google Docs now supports columns of text! Seriously! Just this week, Google announced and updated Google Docs to include support for columns when working within Google Docs. To get there, it is incredibly easy! Step 1: Highlight the text that you wish to place into columns. Haven't started working yet? Skip the first step! Step 2: Click on the Insert option on the menu bar in Google Docs. Locate and select columns. Step 3: Select the columns that you wish to have. You have the option for a single column (as the Google Doc is likely already set up), two columns, three columns, or more options. Currently, the maximum number of columns supported is three. Step 4: Check out the new columns in your document! Questions? Please do not hesitate to ask!

Google Sites Updates - Align Objects and Updates about the old Google Sites

Google updated their Google Sites in the fall. As the application grows, it continues to get more and more powerful. Some of the updates since launch include the ability to use page dividers and incorporate company logos. This week, they introduced the ability to group object vertically. From the Google Updates Blog While grouping objects vertically may not see that powerful, but what it does is allow you to align the page better. From a design standpoint, it is now easier to incorporate captions for images as well as to make images and text fit better next to each other. Google's willingness to continue to develop this a great sign of the direction they are taking their web design tool. It will not be easier for students to create powerful websites to tell their stories and share their knowledge. In all of the changes, Google also announced that the end of life is coming for the old Google Sites. Google will be introducing a migration tool to allow users to migrate their w...

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