Google Docs allows users to create, edit and collaborate on documents, spreadsheets and presentations online. It offers basic features similar to Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and allows multiple authors to work on the same file simultaneously. The document discusses how Google Docs makes it possible to upload existing Office files, see revision histories of documents and publish files for online viewing.

1. Google Docs is so Cool Janetta Garton Willard R-II School

2. What can it do with it? Upload Office documents to be accessed by any Internet connected station Create new documents using this free online tool Have multiple authors work on the same document simultaneously Publish a document to be viewed online Revert back to a previous version of a document Willard R-II School

3. How do I get started? Register for a free account at http://docs.google.com Import a document or start a new one Willard R-II School

4. Documents Like Word Basic Word Processor Comment feature works great to leave teacher comments on a student paper The Revisions tab shows a history of changes Perfect tool for a collaborative publication Willard R-II School

5. Spreadsheet Like Excel Basic spreadsheet Has a chat feature that collaborating authors Makes graphs Can copy graphs and paste into other documents Willard R-II School

6. Presentation Like PowerPoint Basic presentation tool Can use to give online presentation that include a chat, but no audio features Willard R-II School

7. Google Docs Document Spreadsheet Presentation Willard R-II School