Now that you’ve installed your platform (Chrome, Firefox, iPad) it’s time to set up a Google account.
Google Docs is writing and reading application available through a Google account, that provides the users a place to store, create, and read files (Text docs, Excel docs, PDFs, etc.)
1. Set-up a new Google/Gmail account:
- Click here to go to the Gmail page to begin setting up your account.
- Fill in the fields and uncheck the box that says “Enable Web History.” At the bottom of the page, click, “I accept. Create my account.”
- Now click “Show me my account.”
By setting up a Gmail account, you have also set up your Google account, which includes Google Docs, Google Calendar, and other useful tools.
2. Open your Google Docs.
- Go to the black bar at the top of the window and click ‘Documents’.
- If you don’t see the word Documents, click ‘More’ to show a drop down menu with more options.
3. Now watch the video to learn how to use Google Docs.
Video: How to Use Google Docs
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