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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.8

(242 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
Approx. 2 hours
Learn at your own pace
97%
Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

  • Create, style, format and organize documents using Google Docs.

  • Share and collaborate securely using Google Docs.

  • Manage versions, comments, and ownership in Google Docs.

  • Describe the tools and options available in Google Docs.

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Taught in English

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There are 8 modules in this course

This module covers the agenda. It also introduces students to On the Rise and the course business challenge.

What's included

2 videos

Many of us have worked with word processing tools. In this module we will discuss how Google Docs documents are created and how Google Docs works across other file formats, allowing you to edit and save revisions seamlessly and collaboratively.

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1 video1 assignment

After you create a document, you will want to format and add styles so the document meets your needs. In this module we will show you how you can format and name your document and then print it or move it to where you and your team can collaboratively access it.

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2 videos2 readings1 assignment

In this module you’ll learn how to make the document even more functional by creating a table of contents, adding headers and footers, and inserting links and bookmarks.

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5 videos1 reading1 assignment

In this module we’ll explore how to share a document with the appropriate permissions, manage versions of the document and, if necessary, transfer its ownership. And while there are many reasons to keep the document in the cloud, we’ll discuss the options available to download your document.

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4 videos2 readings1 assignment

In this module we’ll discuss how to use comments effectively to support the development of a document. You’ll learn how to add comments to a document, assign someone to an action item, resolve a comment, and view the comment history. You’ll also learn how Google Docs comments integrate with Gmail.

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3 videos1 reading1 assignment

In this module, we’ll take some time to understand how you can set your preferences to increase your productivity and explore how to use tools such as Google Explore and dictionaries to add value to your content. You will learn how to translate content and to ensure the document is accessible to your audience. You will also learn how to compare documents to quickly identify differences.

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3 videos1 assignment

In this module, you will put everything you have learned into practice by helping our fictional Google Workspace customer solve their business challenge.

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3 videos1 reading

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