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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 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.
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