CT GAFE Docs #1 - Introduction

Google Docs is probably one of the most frequently used part of Google Drive. Google Docs is the answer to Microsoft Word. It is your word processor. You can create simple documents or complex documents. You can insert images, tables, and charts into your work. Google Documents is a powerful word processor that can serve as a substitute for Microsoft Word.

Google Docs does something that Microsoft Word does not. You are able to work simultaneously with collaborators on a document. You also do not need to worry about saving, as the document automatically saves every few seconds. Google Docs is my exclusive word processor for these reasons.

Let’s take a minute to learn about the editing window of Google Docs. Check out my annotated images from ThingLink below.

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