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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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