Terminology

= Terminology =

**Google Docs**

The term Google Docs means a collection of applications much like Microsoft Office is composed of several programs.

**Google Docs** = //Documents + Spreadsheets+ Forms+ Presentations+ Drawings//

Google Docs is similar to Microsoft Word. Users can store, share, and collaborate on documents. Up to 50 people can work on the same document simultaneously.

Documents may be shared publicly, privately, or not at all. Comments, images, or charts may be added to the document.

Documents may be revised. All versions of a document are saved and dated. You can view a version side by side and an individual's changes are color-coded. Your work is also automatically saved every 20 seconds!

**Notable Commands**

See Revision History: see all previous versions of a document
 * File **

Rename Document: use the FIle menu or just click on the name of the document at the top of the page

Download As: offers a variety of formats to save

Image: insert a picture (select More Image Options to manage size and alignment)
 * Insert **

Drawing: insert line drawings and shapes

Table: create tables

Link: create a link to websites, documents, etc.

Comment: insert comments

Footnote: for research papers

Page Break: tell the printer how to paginate documents

Table of Contents: automatically creates one


 * Check Spelling **

Word Count: find out how many words the document contains

Look Up Word: find definition, synonyms, etc.

Get Help: Google Docs Help Center