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Learning Online : Google Apps
Google Apps: sub-module 7 of 15 of learning online: computer skills category
Google offers a wide range of applications to create, edit, and share documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and more. The resources on this will help you familiarize yourself with some Google applications that can help you succeed.
Learning About Google Apps
In order to use Google applications, you must have a Google account. If you do not already have one, follow the instructions to set up your Google account. For help creating your account and getting started, check out the Creating a Google Account tutorial from GCFLearnFree.
Check out the tabs to learn about some of the apps available from Google.
Google Drive
Google Drive allows you to store, organize, and share files online, and access those files from anywhere. Watch the video and view the tutorial and resources below for help.
Tutorial:
- Google Drive (GCFLearnFree.org): Follow this tutorial for instructions and videos to help you get started.
Get started:
Access files:
Share:
Google Docs
Google Docs allows you to create, edit, share, and collaborate on documents online. View the video, tutorial and resources below for help:
Tutorial
- Google Docs (GCFLearnFree.org): Follow this tutorial for instructions and videos to help you get started.
Get started:
Create and edit documents:
- Copy and paste text and images
- Change how paragraphs & fonts look
- Work with links, bookmarks, section breaks, or page breaks
- Add a title, heading, or table of contents in a document
- Add or remove headers, footers & page numbers
- Insert or delete images & videos
- Link a chart, table, or slides to Google Docs or Slides
- Correct your spelling & grammar in Google Docs
Collaborate:
Google Sheets
Google Sheets allows you to create, edit, share, and collaborate on tables and spreadsheets online. View the video, tutorial, and resources below for help:
Tutorial
- Google Sheets (GCFLearnFree.org): Follow this tutorial for instructions and videos to help you get started.
Get started:
Format sheets:
Work with data:
Google Slides
Google Slides allows you to create, edit, share, and collaborate on presentation slides online. View the video, tutorial and resources below for help:
Tutorial
- Google Slides (GCFLearnFree.org): Follow this tutorial for instructions and videos to help you get started.
Get started:
Format slides:
Add text, charts, and media:
Google Forms
Google Forms allows you to create, edit, share, and collaborate on forms online. View the tutorial and resources below for help:
Tutorial
- Google Forms (GCFLearnFree.org): Follow this tutorial for instructions to help you get started.
Create your form:
Get responses:
Google Meet
Google Meet allows you to meet with others using video chat. View the resources below for help:
Tutorial
- Google Meet (GCFLearnFree.org): Follow this tutorial for instructions to help you get started.
Resources
Google Sites
Google Sites allows you to create, collaborate, and publish basic websites with a drag and drop editor. Watch the video and view the resources below for help.
Get started:
Add content:
Collaborate and publish:
Google Calendar
Google Calendar allows you to teep track of your schedule and coordinate schedules with others. View the tutorial and resources below for help:
Tutorial
- Google Calendar (GCFLearnFree.org): Follow this tutorial for instructions to help you get started.