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Google Maps tool provide three types of maps
                                                                          1  Click on the Google apps button.
                  which are:

                        Roadmap: This is the default type that shows
                      the street view of the selected region.
                        Satellite: It shows the satellite image of the

                      selected region.
                      Terrain: It shows the terrain and vegetation.
                                                                                                         2  Click on the
                                                                                                        Maps icon.
                  Features of Google Maps

                      It provides step-by-step directions from your starting point to your destination.
                       When there is no Internet connectivity, Offline Mode uses the saved versions of maps. This
                      feature is useful when travelling through areas with unstable Internet.
                       It gives you 2 – 3 route options for your destination according to the traffic situation. It usually

                      chooses the shortest route, but you can also change the route by tapping on the route you
                      want to take.
                       If you have to meet someone and are not able to reach the place, you can ask them to share
                      their live location.

                      You can also search for essential services nearby.
                       Due to one wrong turn, if you lose track of the route, Google map automatically redirects you
                      to your destination.
                       Google  map  has  IVR (Interactive
                      voice  response).  It  keeps  guiding                 Subject: Access Google Maps on Smartphone
                      you on the route.
                                                                            To access Google Maps, tap on the Maps app
                       You  can save the route  map  for
                                                                            icon on your smart phone   Type any place in
                      a  journey  you  will be  taking,  by                 the Search box.
                      creating Custom Travel Maps.


                  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 the case of a smartphone, the applicable app

                  which your phone needs for google docs to work. It works for both individual files and folders.
                  You can also use the free templates available with Google docs. Follow the below steps to open
                  a new document:







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