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Google Docs
Google Docs is a free online word processing program. It is similar to Microsoft Word. The only
difference is that this is a cloud-based program. So, the program does not reside on your computer. It
was started by Google in the year 2006, as part of its complete office suite. The other programs in the
cloud-based suite are Sheets which is similar to Excel and Slides which is similar to PowerPoint. You
can access Google Docs from all devices and platforms, all you need is an internet connection and a
web browser. In case of a smartphone, the applicable app which your phone needs for Google Docs
to work. It works for both individual file and folders. You can also use the free templates available with
Google docs. Follow the below steps to open a new document:
Step 1: Click on the Google apps button. A drop-down menu appears.
Step 2: Click on the Docs icon from the drop-down menu. The Start a new document page appears.
Start a new document page
Step 3: Click on the Blank document template. A new blank document opens in a new tab or window.
Blank document
Opening/importing an Existing Word Document for Editing
You can easily open/import your Word documents in Google Docs. It might not support more advanced
features and formatting of some Word Documents. When you import/upload a Word document, you
can use either Google Docs (docs.google.com) or Drive (drive.google.com) to upload your files. Both
methods let you transfer files from your computer directly into the web browser for easy uploads.
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