Google+Docs

Google Docs


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 * What is Google Docs?**

Google Docs offers a suite of Web-based productivity applications that allow the user to upload, create and share such things as word documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and forms. These applications are not as complex or conprehensive as their desktop counterparts, but they do have their advantages. One of the main advantages is that the applications are not tied to one computer. Other advantages would include not having to downloads or to install anything on your cmputer. Any computer connected to the internet can access Google Docs. Another advantage is that it offers online collaboration therefore mulitply users can make edits to the same file at the same time.


 * How does it work?**

To access Google Docs you need to have an Google account. Google Docs works by allowing the user to download or create files online and then having the option to share those files with other. When you create or download a file you become the owner of that file. As the owner of the file you can share it with others by sending a link by email. The reciever must have an account in order to share the document. The owner can also edit who the file is shared with at any time or delete the file.


 * How could you use Google Doc?**

Google Doc could be used in the work place, school or home. By having the abiltily to share files it could be used to work on team projects without having to meet face to face. Others can see any changes made to documents that are shared as soon as the changes are made.

List view of files
 * Some images of how it looks

Visual view of files

View when creating Presentations

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 * Presentation View

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Pros - Its free - Can share changes in real time - Has the option to view files visually as well as a list - When more than one user is working on a document, it shows with others are editing - You can retrieve deleted items - Shows how many users are sharing each file. - Shows all documents created by you. - Advanced options when sharing files. - Can organize your files into folders.

Cons - Does not have all the features of its desktops counterparts. - Can be a bit laggy at times.