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Google Skills

Google Docs

To the right are short instructional videos associated with your selected skill. No Certificates can be earned upon completing these videos.

Converting Word Document to Docs

In this video you will quickly learn how to convert a Word document to a Google Doc. 

Adding Images to Google Docs

In this course you will quickly learn how to add images to a Google Doc.

Creating a Google Doc

Learn the different ways to create a Google Doc and how to make it findable in the Google Drive.

Using the Explore Tool in Google Docs

Learn how to use the Explore tool in Google Docs for research and citation purposes.

Sharing Options of a Google Doc

Learn about the different ways to share Google Docs, including sharing a document with individuals, sharing with a link, and different sharing privileges.  

Suggesting Mode in Google Docs

Learn how to make suggestions to a text in Google Docs without actually modifying what's there.

Commenting in Google Docs

Learn how you can leave comments in Google Docs.

Linking an Object or Text to a Webpage from Google

Learn how to add links to an object or text within a Google Doc.

Translating Documents in Google Docs

Learn how to create translated copies of Google Docs.

Version History in Google Docs

Teachers can check inside Google Docs to see who has contributed to the work.

Using Voice Typing in Google Docs

Learn how to enter text into a Google Doc by using the voice typing tool.

Inserting Equations into Google Docs

Learn how to insert math equations into a Google Doc.

Adding Alt Text in a Google Doc

Learn how to add alt text to images inside of a Google Doc. 

Simplified Sharing Options in Google Docs

Learn how to share a Google Doc using the new sharing panel.

Creating a HyperDoc in Google Docs

Learn how to create a HyperDoc in Google Docs. 

Copying a Keep Note to a Google Doc

Learn how to copy Keep note text to a Google Doc to edit later and share out.

Adding Alt Text to an Image in Google Docs

Learn how to add alt text to an image in Google Docs.

Checking for Accessibility in a Google Doc

This video will show you how to check for digital accessibility in a Google Doc.

Checking the Reading Level of a Google Doc

This video will show you how to check the reading level of a Google Doc.

Create a Link to "Make a Copy"

Learn how to create a link that when clicked, it will allow the user to open a copy of an existing Google product.

Using a Meaningful Hyperlink in Google Docs

This video will show you how to add a meaningful hyperlink in a Google Doc.

Leave Voice Comments in a Google Doc with mote

Learn how to leave voice comments in a Google Doc.

Send Copies of your Docs with Sir Links-a-Lot

Learn how to use this Chrome extension to share copies of Google Docs, Convert them to PDFs and more

Reverting to an Earlier Version of Your Google Doc

Learn how to access version history on a Google Doc and revert to an earlier version of the document. 

How to Quickly Access Word Count on a Google Doc

Learn a shortcut for word count and how to permanently display word count on a Google Doc.

Adding Emojis to a Google Doc

Learn how to access the library of emojis on a Google Doc.

Presenting to a Meeting From Google Docs

In this video, we'll see how to present your Google Doc to a Google Meet meeting right from within the Doc itself!

Creating a Table in Google Docs

This video will show how to create a table within Google Docs.

Creating a Table of Contents in Google Docs

This video will show how to create a table of contents within Google Docs.

Using the Approvals Feature in Google Docs

In this video, we'll see how to use the approvals feature within Google Docs.