This document provides a history of Google Docs and an overview of how to use it. Google Docs was launched in 2006 and allowed web-based editing of documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. The key benefits of Google Docs are that it is free, saves documents automatically in the cloud, allows for collaboration, and provides version history. The document then outlines the step-by-step process for creating a Google account and uploading a file to create a Google Doc.

1. Google Docs and You (and your patrons)

2. August, 2005- Upstartle launches Writely- a web based word processor September, 2005- Google acquires Upstartle June, 2006- Google launches Google Spreadsheets February 2007- Google Docs was open to Google Apps users. Sept. 2007- Google premiered their Presentations program on Google Docs Jul. 2009- Google Docs and Google Apps were officially out of beta testing stage. Jan. 2010- Google offers 1gb of free doc storage for any file type. Jan. 2011- Google started using current homepage for docs.google.com. History

3. 1- Web based. No special software required. 2- Instantly saves in the cloud. 3- Old versions are archived in case of mistakes 4- Docs are collaborative and shareable. 5- Cost- it’s FREE! Why Google Docs?

4. First Step Go to Google.com Then Click “Sign In” in the top right corner.

5. Click “create an account for free”. It’s FREE! Zilch, Zero, Nada, एक शून्य , Nul, ロ, 零,

6. Create an Account Fill out the form and agree to the terms and conditions. The patron must have anactive e-mail address for this to work.

7. Account Confirmation Now, check your email!

8. Email Verification Google will send a verification e-mail to the address used when you sign up. Follow the link here to verify the account

9. Account Verified Google has now verified the account. Now Click on “Google Home”.

10. Google Home Welcome Home!

11. To the Docs! Under “More” select “Documents”.

12. Getting Started This will be the first screen you see.

13. Uploading Select "Upload"

14. Uploading Continued Click "Browse"

15. Select File Select the File you want to upload. This time I have chosen a word doc named “Test”.

16. Start Upload Click "Start upload"

17. Back to the Docs! Click "Back to Google Docs"

18. Congratulations! You have successfully created a Google Doc. See it up there?

19. A NEW DOC! Click “Create new” and select the document type. I chose “document”.

20. It's a Word Processor Now you can type in the web browser like you do in MS Word.

21. And it's Google Google Saves the docs automatically after changes, much like Gmail does with your drafted e-mails.

22. Name that Doc! I can name that Doc in 1 click!

23. Namage Enter the Doc's new name. I feel like we just adopted a Pound Puppy!

24. Now we've got 2! Back at Doc HQ we can see our two docs with different backgrounds coexisting in peace!

25. No more works files that won’t open or convert! Never pay for expensive software again! Patrons don’t need flash drives! Added Layer of Privacy! Increased Customer Service! Ramifications?!