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How To Create a Google Doc (Beginner’s Guide)

Google Docs, as you know is a free, web-based word processing and document management web app.

For this quick guide, you’ll learn how to create a Google Doc.

I’m just gonna assume that you’re a complete beginner to Google Docs. (So we’ll start from scratch).

Create A Google Doc (Get Started)

Go to docs.google.com and sign in.

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Next, click on the “+” Button at the top left.

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That takes you to a new blank page.

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Cool, is there a shortcut for this?

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Type new.doc in your address bar OR,

You can also bookmark docs.google.com/create.

This will automatically open a fresh Google Doc if you are already signed in. (Huge Time Saver).

Basic Document Setup

To add a Title, just go to the Toolbar.

Click “Normal Text” and switch it to Title.

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Start typing and you’re already writing your title.

Give your document a name by clicking on the Untitled document text in the top left corner of the page.

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Now let’s get to writing the content.

The toolbar has all the usual formatting options, like Bold, Underline, Strikethrough, Italic … so on.

Also let’s hide the left sidebar quickly.

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You can also add double spacing to your text.

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What about adding images?

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Adding Images And Other Media (Like Gifs)

Go to Insert” > “Image“.

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You can upload from your computer, web, and more …

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Sharing And Collaborating In Google Docs

Click on the Share button.

(In the top right corner of the page).

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On the next popup, change from Restricted to Anyone with the link“. (This will make the page public).

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This will allow anyone to view your document.

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Only view?

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You can change that if you like.

To Commenter or Editor“.

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You can also enter a specific email address to limit access to only that person.

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You can also assign roles here …

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It’s a breeze.

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More Tips

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Use the Revision History feature to track changes made to your document.

You can start with pre-designed templates for various document types.

Learn shortcuts, use voice typing, search and replace, and outline view.

Summary

This guide walked you through the basics of how to Create a Google Doc, from setting up a new document to sharing and collaborating with others.

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