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__**Google Docs**__

 * A Whole New Way to Collaborate**

Google Docs is a great tool that can be harnessed by students and professionals alike to collaborate in an revolutionary way! One of the most important tools Google Docs offers is the documents tool! It looks very similar to a word document -

But there are certain features exclusive to Google Docs and other file sharing sites that Microsoft Word doesn't have. The document you alter on Google Docs can be viewed on any computer by simply logging into your account, unlike Microsoft Word. You can also share your document with others and allow them to edit. To do so, simply share with others who have a Google Docs account by clicking the share button in the upper right hand corner.Then, type in the email addresses of the peers and colleagues you want to view your document. This allows others to view your work, edit, if you allow them to, and comment.



Documents are only one of many great templates that Google Docs offers you to edit. You can also work on a presentation in a fashion similiar to powerpoint, but share with the group before class in the exact same way we just shared documents!



From here you can add text, images, effects,and so much more to give your presentation that extra pizzazz! You can also use spreadsheets in a similar manner. You can insert functions by clicking on the capital sigma and color code with ease using the same tools found in Excel.



Perhaps the neatest template you can use in Google Docs is the forms. template. It allows you to ask a question that can be emailed to multiple contacts in lieu of "sharing" and looks very professional. This could be a great tool for teachers to give quick online quizzes, but is also just fun to play around with. It can also be a virtual RSVP card as well as an easy way to take a poll! Google Docs is a valuable tool that's brought collaboration into the 21st century but it is not without competition. Buzzword is considered comprable, but is not as user friendly. Zoho isn't considered to be as feature rich as Google Docs. I hope you can use this wiki to make your next project a bit easier! Thank you! For more assistance, please view -

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