Henderson ISD Technology

Google Docs is an online word processor similar to Microsoft Word. Since it is based in the cloud, it is important to also know about Google Drive. Google Drive is where all of the documents can be stored, similar to File Explorer in Windows.

Some items on this website are linked from the GCFLearnFree.org website.

Getting Started (Video length 2:23)

For a hands-on challenge, navigate to Google Docs - Getting Started with Your Document. Find the challenge at end of the webpage.

Text Basics (Video length 2:38)

For a hands-on challenge, navigate to Google Docs - Text Basics. Find the challenge at end of the webpage.

Formatting Text and Adding Hyperlinks (Video length 2:37)

For a hands-on challenge, navigate to Google Docs - Formatting Text and Adding Hyperlinks. Find the challenge at end of the webpage.

Indents and Tabs (Video length 3:01)

For a hands-on challenge, navigate to Google Docs - Using Indents and Tabs. Find the challenge at end of the webpage.

Headers, Footers, and Page Breaks (Video length 3:02)

For a hands-on challenge, navigate to Google Docs - Headers, Footers, and Page Breaks. Find the challenge at end of the webpage.

Tables (Video length 3:28)

For a hands-on challenge, navigate to Google Docs - Working with Tables. Find the challenge at end of the webpage.

Images (Video length 4:44)

For a hands-on challenge, navigate to Google Docs - Inserting Images. Find the challenge at end of the webpage.

Text Boxes and Shapes (Video length 3:23)

For a hands-on challenge, navigate to Google Docs - Inserting Text Boxes and Shapes. Find the challenge at end of the webpage.

Text Styles (Video length 3:44)

For a hands-on challenge, navigate to Google Docs - Text Styles. Find the challenge at end of the webpage.

More Fonts (Video length 1:50)

For a hands-on challenge, navigate to Google Docs - Adding More Fonts. Find the challenge at end of the webpage.

Add-ons (Video length 4:06)

For a hands-on challenge, navigate to Google Docs - Installing add-ons. Find the challenge at end of the webpage.

Sharing and Collaborating (Video length 3:13)

For a hands-on challenge, navigate to Google Docs - Sharing and collaborating on files. Find the challenge at end of the webpage.

Comments (Video length 2:47)

For a hands-on challenge, navigate to Google Docs - Adding and Replying to Comments. Find the challenge at end of the webpage.

Suggestion Mode (Video length 2:35)

For a hands-on challenge, navigate to Google Docs - Using Suggestion Mode to Track Changes. Find the challenge at end of the webpage.

Version History (Video length 2:23)

For a hands-on challenge, navigate to Google Docs - Version History. Find the challenge at end of the webpage.

Email a Doc (Video length 1:41)

For a hands-on challenge, navigate to Google Docs - Email a Doc as an Attachment. Find the challenge at end of the webpage.

Change Ownership (Video length 1:51)

For a hands-on challenge, navigate to Google Docs - Changing Ownership of a Doc. Find the challenge at end of the webpage.

Activity Dashboard (Video length 1:50)

For a hands-on challenge, navigate to Google Docs - Using the Activity Dashboard. Find the challenge at end of the webpage.