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2006 was a landmark year in Googles history. The Oxford English Dictionary accepted Google as a
verb.
Since then we have done quite a lot to make that action the grammar for our online lives. We follow its
particular syntax to search for information. We follow the rules of Gmail netiquette. And we read with
awe and alarm as Google impacts our future lives.
If Chrome is the fastest way to get on the web every morning, Google Drive is the place for work
productivity. The popularity of Google Drive has made the cloud a happy place to be. Of all the tools
on Google Drive, Docs as the text editor is the first choice for everyday tasks. And every day we can
do with some word processing tips that makes working on Google Docs more productive. Here are
ten.
Lets start with this minor speed tip to get the ball rolling:
Go straight to Google Docs from the App Launcher when youre signed in to other Google products.
Click on the App Launcher and youll find Docs in the More section.
The menu search box is also a serendipitous way to discover other editing tools Google Docs has to
offer.
Thanks to this export, you can expand, edit, and polish your ideas on Google Docs. For students and
writers this seamlessness is a nice timesaving feature.
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The display could have been bigger or expandable but thats a small complaint against this
functional gadget. The Tag Cloud Generator also works with Spreadsheets.
You can add and cite quotes with a click. Type in the subject for a quote or select a word from the
document.
Citation formats followed are MLA, APA, and Chicago. As you can see from the screenshot above,
inserting quotes with the proper citation is just one part. The Research Tools can also be used to cite
a variety of data including statistical data in tables. The usage of the search options is selfexplanatory for example if some data is buried in your Google Drive, use the Personal filter to
search for the information.
But what if you want to format text located in multiple places in your document? Simple double click
the Paint roller icon instead of the single-click. Highlight multiple text selections, and copy the same
formatting to each selection.
Images from LIFEs archives are labelled for commercial reuse with modification. In 2012, Google
curated 5,000 new photos of nature, weather, animals, sports, food, education, technology, music,
and eight other categories.
Google specifies that the images are available for personal or commercial use only in Google Drive
and must be used in accordance with their program policies.
Also: You can insert any image by URL. The image is saved in your document, so even if the original
source file is removed from the web your document wont show a blank placeholder.
Google Docs automatically picks the name from your Gmail contact list and informs them with an
email. If the person doesnt have direct access to the doc, you will have to set the permission level for
the user.
You can use the fields to auto-insert regularly used words, email addresses, abbreviations, and even
frequently misspelled words with their correct versions.
Its also worthwhile to select Automatically detect links and Automatically detect lists in the
Preferences dialog box.
You can argue successfully that the ultimate speed tip is to use Google Drive templates. When you
dive down into the depths of the Drive, every little feature can help you create professional looking
documents. The right speed tip helps you do it that much faster.
Are you a student, professional, or a homemaker? How do you use Google Docs every day?
Which are the little features that have become a time-saving habit? Tell us in this articles
comment section.