Updated guide to Google software! This top-selling guide has helped thousands master Google Drive and the desktop interfaces for Google Docs, Sheets and Slides. It's filled with examples and step-by-step instructions, and also includes updated sections on Google Forms (for making online surveys), Google Sites (for creating simple websites), and Google Drawings (a simple graphics tool). Whether you're just get started with Google Workspace, or transitioning from Microsoft Office, Google Drive & Docs In 30 Minutes is a great reference for home, school or work Why this guide? Simple explanations of common features Unlock powerful features of Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides. Step-by-step instructions cover formatting, collaboration, and more! Examples that bring boring technology to life Technical manuals are usually boring. Google Drive & Docs In 30 Minutes uses simple examples, screenshots, and use cases that make it easier to understand Google applications. Tips, shortcuts, and best practices In 30 Minutes guides are designed to be practical, whether you use Google Workspace, Google Classroom, or the basic versions of Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides. Takeaways cover everything from using a template in Docs to using functions in Google Sheets. Make an impact Learn how to create spreadsheets, presentations, and reports that make a bigger visual impact. Import photos and videos, animate slideshows, and quickly create charts using the instructions in this guide! Moving away from Microsoft Office? A family or business subscription to Microsoft 365, which includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, and other Microsoft software, is expensive. Why pay for a costly subscription or software suite, when Google offers its basic application suite for free? Google knows that many people work with Microsoft Office files, and has made it relatively easy to convert files between Microsoft Office and Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides. Google Drive & Docs In 30 Minutes explains how to convert, import, and export Microsoft formats such as .docx and .xlsx, and even how to perform limited editing of original Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files. What's covered in this guide Google Drive Google Drive is used for storage of files, including non-Google formats such as Microsoft Office documents. It also has a folder/file hierarchy used to view, access, and share files, and allows quick access to other Google applications. It’s similar to OneDrive and Dropbox. . Google Docs Google Docs is an online word processor. Docs has similar functionality to Microsoft Word. You can use it to write reports, cover sheets, and letters. Google Sheets/Google Forms Google Sheets is the online spreadsheet program, similar to Microsoft Excel. For basic calculations, charts, and sorting, Sheets is more than adequate. It’s also easy to use, and it comes with online sharing options that advanced users will appreciate. Sheets integrates with Google Forms, an online survey tool that is similar to SurveyMonkey. Google Slides Google Slides is a presentation program, similar to Microsoft PowerPoint. It handles all of the things you would expect in a standard slideshow application, from animations to themes. Google Drive & Docs In 30 Minutes (paperback) Google Drive & Docs In 30 Minutes (ebook) Classroom reference ✓ Home reference ✓ ✓ Office reference ✓ Travel reference ✓
✔ Author(s): Ian Lamont
✔ Title: Google Drive & Docs In 30 Minutes: The unofficial guide to Google Drive, Docs, Sheets & Slides
✔ Rating : 4.2 out of 5 base on (157 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1641880546
✔ Language: English
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✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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