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How to Get Started with a Document Using Templates Sharing Documents What We Will Be Covering Using the Internet to Search for Job What is Google Docs How to Get Started with a Document Using Templates Sharing Documents Storing Data on Google Drive Confusion with Google Drive

What is Google Docs? Using the Internet to Search for Job An online word processor, similar to Microsoft Word, only it is based in the “Cloud”/Internet. Use it to create “Documents” such as resumes, letters, flyers, reports, etc. Part of Google Apps which includes Gmail, Google Drive, Google+, Calendar, Sheets and more Does require an Internet connection and a Google account. Can print or download Documents in a variety of formats Entwined with Google Drive, data/cloud storage part of Google

Benefits of Google Docs Using the Internet to Search for Job Easy to access all you need is an Internet connection with a Smart Phone, Tablet, PC or laptop. Apps available to use on phones & tablets No expensive software to download or upgrade Easy to collaborate on documents Files are stored online and are secure and readily available

Getting Started Using the Internet to Search for Job If you don’t already have a Google account then create one at: accounts.google.com If you have a Gmail account then you already have access to Google Docs

Getting Started After Logging into Google, use top menu to select Docs Using the Internet to Search for Job After Logging into Google, use top menu to select Docs

Creating a New Document Using the Internet to Search for Job Opening a New Blank Document

Creating a New Document Using the Internet to Search for Job A blank document appears ready for you to get to work

Creating a New Document Using the Internet to Search for Job Be Sure to Give Your Document a Name No Need to click a save button. Google automatically saves your document while you work on it

Creating a New Document Using the Internet to Search for Job Click your mouse in the document and start typing. Typical word processing tools available to edit document.

Working on a Document Check on older versions of a document Using the Internet to Search for Job Check on older versions of a document

Opening a Document to Work On Using the Internet to Search for Job Click File/Open

Opening a Document to Work On Using the Internet to Search for Job A list of all your Documents and Folders appears. Click to work on

Opening a Document to Work On Using the Internet to Search for Job Google Documents are stored in Google Drive. 15 GB of Free storage

Templates Using the Internet to Search for Job Templates are pre-formatted documents that you can modify These include: Resumes Letters Flyers Newsletters Brochures Reports

Templates Using the Internet to Search for Job Finding Templates

Templates Choose from a variety of templates Using the Internet to Search for Job Choose from a variety of templates

Templates Choose from a variety of templates Using the Internet to Search for Job Choose from a variety of templates

Using a Template Using the Internet to Search for Job A resume template, everything is customizable. Some templates may be tricky to modify because of the formatting

Google Docs Features Using the Internet to Search for Job Comment allows you to leave notes about the document, useful when sharing

Google Docs Features Using the Internet to Search for Job Check on older versions of a document with Revision History

Google Docs Features Using the Internet to Search for Job Helps to avoid any data loss by technical or mental glitches Previous Versions Note these options to show more detailed information

Google Docs Features Using the Internet to Search for Job Voice Typing, useful when wanting to add to a document while using your phone

Sharing Documents Click share button on upper right of screen Using the Internet to Search for Job Click share button on upper right of screen Type in email addresses to share it with others Others can view or make changes to the document depending on what permissions you allow Others need a Google account to make changes

Sharing Documents Choose the permissions you want to grant to others Using the Internet to Search for Job Choose the permissions you want to grant to others People will be notified that a document has been shared with them and it will appear in their Google Drive account Changes people make can be viewed in Revision History

Sharing Documents Using the Internet to Search for Job To View Documents shared with you, go into Google Drive People icon shows this icon is shared

Sharing Documents Using the Internet to Search for Job Clicking Link Button shows the URL so people can view the file

Sharing Documents Using the Internet to Search for Job Clicking on Share Settings you can change who and how the document can be viewed

Saving Documents in Other Formats Using the Internet to Search for Job Save documents in different formats such as PDF or Word Can email the document as an attachment in different formats also

Import Docs from Other Formats Using the Internet to Search for Job Click File – Open and then Upload. Word Files can be uploaded and edited

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