How to use Google Docs: A complete guide

Are you new to Google Docs? Here is a step by step guide which you can follow to use Google Docs.


google Docs is a free Web-based application which a user can use to create documents and spreadsheets. If you are a Google docs user you can import, create, edit and update documents and spreadsheets in various fonts and file formats, combining text with formulas, lists, tables and images. You can use Google Docs on your computer as well as Android and iPhone & iPad.
If you are new to Google Docs then you can follow the below-given steps. Here is a step by step guide on how to use Google Docs.
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How to use Google Docs: Computer

Google Docs is an online word processor that lets you create and format documents and work with other people. Here is a step by step guide which you can follow to use Google Docs.
Step 1: Create a document
To create a new document you need to follow the below-given steps:
Step 1: First open the Docs home screen at docs.google.com on your computer.
Step 2: After that in the top left, under Start a new document, click New.
Apart from the above steps, you can also create new documents from the URL docs.google.com/create. After creating a document you can edit and format it.
Step 2: Edit and format
Here are the steps you can follow to edit a document:
Step 1: On your computer, open a document in Google Docs.
Step 2: After opening a document select a word, double-click it or use your cursor to select the text you want to change.
Step 3: Start editing.
Step 4: You can even undo or redo an action, click Undo or Redo at the top of the page.
Note: If you are using a touch screen device to edit a document, like a Pixel Book, double-tap the document to start typing. You can add numerous things and edit text, paragraphs, spacing, and more in a document, like:
  • Format paragraphs or font
  • Add a title, heading, or table of contents
Step 3: Share & work with others
You can share files and folders with people and choose whether they can view, edit, or comment on them.

How to use Google Docs: Android

You can even create, view, and edit Google documents, as well as Microsoft Word files, with the Google Docs app for Android. Here are the steps you can follow:
Step 1: Download the Google Docs app
To download the Google Docs app you can follow the below-given steps:
Step 1: Open your Android phone or tablet and visit the Google Play app.
Step 2: Find the Google Docs app.
Step 3: Tap Install.
Step 2: Get started
Once the app is downloaded you can create a document. Here is how you can use a Google template your Android device.
Step 1: Open the Google DocsSheets, or Slides app.
Step 2: In the bottom corner, tap New (+).
Step 3: Next tap Choose a template.
Step 4: You need to tap the template you want to use.
You can even use the templates for Google Forms, go to forms.google.com on a computer. Once you get started you can format paragraphs or font. You can even add a title, heading, or table of contents.
Edit a document: Android
Step 1: On your Android phone or tablet, open a document in the Google Docs app.
Step 2: After opening a file tap Edit.
Step 3: Next to select a word, double-tap it. Move the blue markers to select more text.
Step 4: Start editing.
Step 5: You can undo or redo an action, click Undo or Redo.
You can even work with different file formats.
Step 3: Share and work with others
You can share your files and folders with people and choose whether they can view, edit, or comment on them.

How to use Google Docs: iPhone & iPad

Like Android, you can create, view, and edit Google documents, as well as Microsoft Word files, with the Google Docs app for iPhone and iPad.
Step 1: Download the Google Docs app
To download the Google Docs app on your iPhone or iPad.
Step 1: On your iPhone or iPad, open the App Store.
Step 2: Find the Google Docs app Docs.
Step 3: Install the app.
Step 2: Get started.
Once the app is installed on your device, you can get started. Here is how you can use a Google template.
Step 1: On your iPhone or iPad open the Google DocsSheets, or Slides app.
Step 2: In the bottom corner, tap New (+).
Step 3: Next tap Choose a template.
Step 4: You need to tap the template you want to use.
Once you get started you can format paragraphs or font. You can even add a title, heading, or table of contents. Here is how you can edit a document on your iPhone and iPad.
Edit a document: iPhone or iPad
Step 1: On your Android phone or tablet, open a document in the Google Docs app.
Step 2: After opening a file tap Edit.
Step 3: Next to select a word, double-tap it. Move the blue markers to select more text.
Step 4: Start editing.
Step 5: You can undo or redo an action, click Undo or Redo.
Like Android, you can even work with different file formats on your iPhone or iPad also.
Step 3: Share & work with others
Same like Android, you can share files and folders with people and choose whether they can view, edit, or comment on them.

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