CT GAFE Docs #2 - Creating Google Docs

Creating Google Docs

Creating is the key of Google Docs. This is a place not to find answer, but to share answers and demonstrate the learning that has taken place in your classrooms. This is also a place to connect and share your work with your colleagues.

Google Docs is specific to word processing. If you are looking for a spreadsheet or a presentation, look elsewhere.

Google Docs is simple and straightforward word processor that allows you to create awesome documents. You can then share, publish to the web, or print them.

To create a new document:

In Google Drive, simply locate the “New” button and select “Google Docs.” Once you are in your document, name it and start to compose your document. Check out the ThingLink below for some of the features.

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