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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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