Google Workspace (formerly known as G Suite) are powerful tools for cloud storage, collaboration, and productivity. Explore the menus and features to discover additional functionalities that suit your needs. Google also provides detailed help articles and tutorials on their Support website.
Google Docs
Create a Document:
From Google Drive, click "+ New" and select "Google Docs."
Start typing to create your document.
Formatting:
Use the toolbar at the top of a document to:
Edit and format the text and paragraph spacing
Change the font and background color
Bold, italicize, underline, or strikethrough text
Add images, or create bulleted lists.
Collaboration:
Click the "Share" button to collaborate in real-time with others.
Multiple users can edit simultaneously.
Google Sheets
Create a Spreadsheet:
From Google Drive, click "+ New" and select "Google Sheets."
Enter data into cells.
Formulas and Functions:
Use the "=" sign to start a formula.
Explore functions like SUM, AVERAGE, etc., from the "Functions" menu.
Collaboration:
Similar to Docs, use the "Share" button to collaborate on spreadsheets.
Google Slides
Create a Presentation:
From Google Drive, click "+ New" and select "Google Slides."
Add slides and content.
Design and Transitions:
Use the toolbar to insert a text box or object
At the top, click Insert.
Choose what you want to add, Text box, Image, Shape, or Line
The object will get added to the slide and you can arrange or format it however you want.
Customize the theme under "Slide" > "Change background."
Arrange and Align Objects
Go to the slide where you want to arrange an object. At the top, click Arrange.
Choose from the following options:
Order: Put the object behind or in front of text, other objects, or images.
Align: When you select multiple objects, you can align the edges of the objects.
Distribute: When you select three or more objects, you can evenly distribute the space between them.
Center on page: Center objects vertically or horizontally on a slide.
Rotate: Change the orientation of an object.
Group: Lock multiple objects together to make them easier to move around and format.
Collaboration:
Share your presentation for collaborative editing and presenting.
Google Forms
Create a Form:
From Google Drive, click "+ New" and select "Google Forms."
After you've created a form, you can add and edit up to 300 pieces of content, like questions, descriptions, images, and videos. To organize your form by topic, you can add up to 75 sections.
Collect Responses:
Share the form link or embed it on a website.
View responses in real-time.
For more detailed help articles and tutorials, visit Google's support page here.