Google Apps
Google Drive and Google Docs
So what are Google Drive and Google Docs?
Google Drive is a free service that allows you to store files from your computer online and access them anywhere using the cloud.
Google Docs is a free, web-based application for creating documents, spreadsheets, and more.
Getting Started with Google Drive
To install Google Drive on your computer:
1. Click on install Google Drive for PC
2. Follow the step by step instructions for installation.
3. Sign in to Google Drive with your Google Account
4. Following the Getting Started instructions.
5. After finishing the Google Drive installation, the Drive will automatically add a shortcut to your desktop.
Accessing Google Drive
To access your Google Drive Online go to www.google.com, sign in to your Google Account and click on Drive from the black menu bar at the top of the page
Creating Google Docs in Google Drive
To create a new Doc:
1. Navigate to Google Drive
2. Click the Create button and select type of document you want to create
3. Rename document by selecting “Untitled Document”
Google Drive automatically saves the document as you work on it, so you don’t have to save manually.
Uploading Files to Google Drive
To upload a file to Google Drive:
1. Click the upload button.
Sharing and Collaborating with Google Docs
To select how you would like to share a document click the Share button on the top right hand corner of the screen when the file is open.
Click the "Share Button"
Click "Change" to set your sharing settings
Pick the type of sharing setting.
Printing Google Docs
2. You can also select Print under the File drop down tab.