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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. 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 Select button.
                                                                                 Clicking Open file picker icon

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