Google Docs

Master Google Docs and take your work processing with you anywhere!

Last updated 2022-01-10 | 4.5

- Create a Google Doc
- Edit and format a doc
- Insert images
- equations
- drawings
- and more into a doc

What you'll learn

Create a Google Doc
Edit and format a doc
Insert images
equations
drawings
and more into a doc
Create
edit
and format tables
Share doc with other users
Export doc to other file types including eBook for use with Amazon Kindle
Use add-ons to extend the capabilities of Google Docs

* Requirements

* Basic computer skills

Description

This Google Docs course will teach you everything you need to know about using Google Docs, a free online word processing platform.

This course is designed to teach anyone from beginner to expert all of the features, tips and tricks, and possibilities that Google Docs gives you. Whether you want a simple place to type your thoughts or a platform to write a book, Google Docs has a solution for you. Beyond word processing, Google Docs is a fanatic tool that can be used to create and edit images, infographics, comics, and much more!

Getting Started with Google Docs will make you an expert Google Docs user in no time. In simple, easy to follow video lessons, you will learn how to master Google Docs and use it like a pro. While there are plenty of word processing platforms out there, Google Docs is the most powerful and versatile one out there.

Some of the things you will learn in this course:

  • How to convert existing Word files to Google Docs
  • Share your Docs with the world or just a few select few
  • Convert your Google Doc to multiple different file formats for offline viewing
  • Create, modify, and use tables, charts, drawings, and more

Course Overview

This course is designed to take someone brand new to Google Docs and turn them into an expert. Even if you have prior experience in Google Docs, this course will teach you new things that you haven't done before.

We will begin by doing basic word processing and looking at how to use the various menu options. Then, we learn how to insert drawings, charts, images, and more into your Google Doc. We will even learn how to do some basic image editing inside of Google Docs.

From there, we will learn how to use and format tables, text, headings, links, fonts, and much more. After that we will learn how to export a Google Doc into Word, PDF, eBook, and many other formats. Finally we will learn how to share our doc with other users. 

By the end of this course your confidence in using Google Docs will soar. You will find yourself using Google Docs for all of your word processing needs. You can use Google Docs on a computer, tablet, or phone and instantly have it sync with other devices. You'll have a thorough understanding for Google Docs, its uses, and capabilities. 

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone who wants to learn how to create things with Google Docs

Course content

8 sections • 49 lectures

What is Google Docs Preview 00:43

Students will get an overview on what Google Docs is and what it can do.

How to Access Google Docs Preview 00:54

Students will learn how to access Google Docs.

How to Create Your First Google Doc Preview 01:07

Students will learn how to access Google Docs in three different ways.

Interface Overview Preview 01:55

Students will understand where to find basic functions and features in Google Docs.

About This Course Preview 01:02

Students will get an overview about what is covered in this class and what they can expect to learn.

Getting Started Intro Preview 00:42

Students will get an overview of what is covered in this section.

Formatting Toolbar Preview 04:52

Students will be able to identify and locate items on the formatting toolbar.

File Menu Preview 01:54

Students will be able to identify the options found in the file menu.

Page Layout Preview 01:50

Students will learn how to control and change page layout options in Google Docs.

Basic Formatting Preview 03:14

Students will understand how to perform basic formatting inside of Google Docs using the formatting toolbar.

Additional Formatting Preview 02:11

Students will understand how to perform formatting inside of Google Docs using the formatting menu options.

Typing with Speech Preview 01:07

Students will learn how to use their voice to type inside of Google Docs.

Importing from Word Preview 01:56

Students will learn how to import Word files into Google Docs while retaining previous formatting.

Section Intro Preview 00:31

Students will get an overview of what is covered in this section.

Headers and Footers Preview 02:48

Students will understand how to add headers and footers in Google Docs along with the various options when doing so.

Page Numbers Preview 02:38

Students will understand how to add page numbers in Google Docs along with the various options when doing so.

Images Preview 06:46

Students will understand how to add images in Google Docs along with the various options when doing so.

Links Preview 03:01

Students will understand how to add links in Google Docs along with the various options when doing so.

Equations Preview 02:01

Students will understand how to add equations in Google Docs along with the various options when doing so.

Drawings Preview 04:20

Students will understand how to add drawings in Google Docs along with the various options when doing so.

Charts Preview 02:33

Students will understand how to add charts rs in Google Docs along with the various options when doing so.

Table of Contents Preview 03:12

Students will understand how to add a table of contents in Google Docs along with the various options when doing so.

Section Intro Preview 00:33

Students will get an overview of what is covered in this section.

Inserting a Table Preview 02:55

Students will be able to insert a table into a Google Doc.

Changing and Styling the Table Preview 02:28

Students will be able to insert rows and columns into table in a Google Doc.

Changing Rows and Columns Preview 01:21

Students will be able to remove rows and columns from a table in a Google Doc.

Merging Cells Preview 01:58

Students will be able to merge cells in Google Docs.

Table Properties Preview 02:41

Students will be able to edit table properties to make custom tables in Google Docs.

Section Intro Preview 00:40

Students will get an overview of what is covered in this section.

Text Formatting Preview 03:54

Students will learn how to format text inside of Google Docs.

Headings Preview 04:46

Students will learn how to format headings inside of Google Docs.

Fonts Preview 03:16

Students will learn how to format font inside of Google Docs.

Alignment Preview 02:35

Students will learn how to format text alignment inside of Google Docs.

Line Spacing Preview 03:32

Students will learn how to format line spacing inside of Google Docs.

Columns Preview 03:34

Students will learn how to format columns inside of Google Docs.

Lists Preview 05:27

Students will learn how to format text lists of Google Docs.

Section Intro Preview 00:43

Students will get an overview of what is covered in this section.

How to Share Your Doc Preview 01:11

Students will understand how to share their Docs with other users.

Sharing Settings Preview 04:22

Students will be able to review their share settings inside of Google Docs.

Downloading to Word Preview 01:24

Students will learn how to download their Google Doc as a Word file.

Downloading to PDF Preview 01:25

Students will learn how to download their Google Doc as a PDF file.

Downloading eBook Preview 01:12

Students will learn how to download their Google Doc as a eBook file.

Other Exports Preview 02:04

Students will learn how to download their Google Doc as a other types of files.

Section Intro Preview 00:45

Students will get an overview of what is covered in this section.

Google Keep Preview 01:41

Students will learn how to use Google Keep in association with Google Docs.

Revision History and Outline Preview 02:00

Students will learn how to use the Revision History inside of Google Docs and how to give custom names to their histories.

Add-ons Preview 02:25

Students will learn how to use add-ons inside of Google Docs to extend the capabilities of Google Docs.

Course Wrap-Up Preview 01:22

Students will review what has been covered in this course.

Thank you Preview 00:47

Students will get a final thank you from the instructor for taking the course.