Google Docs

Google Docs is a free online productivity suite provided by Google. You can create documents, spreadsheets, presentations, drawings and forms all within your web browser. You can access your Documents from any computer or smart mobile device with a web browser* and Internet connection, upload files from your desktop (i.e. Word documents, spreadsheets and images) and share documents to allow real time collaboration with colleagues.

	*To get the most from Google Docs a modern web browser is required such as the following:

	Please note: Admin rights are required to install software onto College machines

Google Docs in Plain English

Teachers and Principals talk about Google Docs

Getting Started with Google Docs

You can test out some of the main features of Google Docs without signing up first:

	Step 1 Visit www.docs.google.com in your web browser. Once you have loaded the page click on the Try Google Docs Now* button. *To get the most from Google Docs a modern web browser is required such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 8, Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome.
	Step 2 You can now start exploring some of the main tools Google Docs has to offer, this includes *Documents, Spreadsheets* and *Drawings. Notice the See collaboration in action* box appear when in either the Documents or Spreadsheets demo. This allows you to have a go at the real-time collaboration features in Google Docs.
	Step 3 Simply copy the link in the box - this link is unique and will expire after a certain period of time. The link is intended to be disposable for the purpose of demonstration.
	Step 4 Email the link to friends or colleagues to invite them to view and edit the same demo document/spreadsheet as you. once your freind or colleague receives the email they simply click ont he link and it will take them to the demo page you are viewing. You can now both try collaborative working.