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Google Docs
Google Docs is a free online word processing program. It is similar to any other word processor, like
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 2006 as part of its complete office suite. The other
programs in the cloud-based suite are Sheets, which is similar to any spreadsheet program like Excel,
and Slides, which is similar to any presentation software like PowerPoint. You can access Google Docs
from all devices and platforms; all you need is an internet connection and a web browser. If you own
a smartphone, ensure it has the necessary app for Google Docs to function properly. It works for both
individual files and folders. You can also use the free templates available with Google Docs. To open a
new document, follow the given steps:
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.
Step 3: Click on the Blank document template.
Selecting Docs icon Start a new document page
The blank document will be created.
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.
Perform the following steps to import an existing document:
Step 1: Click on the Open file picker icon on
the Docs home page. The Open a file
dialog box opens.
Step 2: Click on the Upload tab.
Step 3: Click on the Browse button.
Step 4: Select the file to be uploaded.
Step 5: Click on the Open button.
Clicking Open file picker icon
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