Google Docs - Full Tutorial

[@howtodivide0412]

When you know how it works but you still watch it cause why not

[@Bowser9683]

Yep.

[@sathyasowmyadevi6910]

You said it

[@Thunderbeachusa1]

The best description on the basics of Google docs. Smooth, clean, clear instructions. The best! Thank you!

[@ProlificOaktree]

Wow, thanks!

[@mateiamccool4362]

If you click 3 times on a paragraph you can highlight it all. Command A selects the whole document.

[@jessicacroll5774]

The 'link to Google Sheet range' tip was very helpful. Thank you!

[@mohamedkamal3474]

As a MS word user, this was pretty useful to know where everything is on Google docs thanks!

[@A_B_4_R_]

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[@lupechacon-florez7520]

This tutorial was extremely helpful. I spent hours taking notes and practicing. Your teaching style is fantastic. I am currently looking for work as an Admin so this will be very helpful. Thank you!

[@ProlificOaktree]

Thank you for the kind feedback, that helps to keep me motivated. Best of luck in your job search.

[@KS-ys5zs]

I agree! Very nice teaching style. I'm also an Admin seeking work and am working on honing my skills. Good luck to you!

[@lupechacon-florez7520]

Happy to let you know that what I learned I applied in a temp position I just finished. My next challenge is to brush up on Microsoft Excel.

[@lupechacon-florez7520]

Karon S All the best Karon. The process of looking and applying is horrible. But we have a lot of good qualifications that works un our favor.

[@jackieperkins691]

I put this tutorial in bookmarks so I can study it a few times. Thank you :)

[@ProlificOaktree]

Thanks for the compliment. Feedback like yours makes these videos rewarding for me.

[@KaisarAnvar]

I absolutely LOVE Google Docs. So much more convenient than Microsoft Word.

[@peterjewelersllc1909]

Thank you for the great video! Your teaching style is conducive to learning you only talk about the subject at hand it is even more helpful when you mention other features relating to the current issue. I am now a new happy subscriber!

[@ProlificOaktree]

Thanks, glad to have you!

[@taihoorali4047]

I saw lots of videos about google docs nothing works for me. This is the best video you detailed on every thing.Thanks

[@ProlificOaktree]

Hey thanks, I'm glad you like it.

[@forHisGlory..]

Really helpful tutorial! Thank you so much!! I would love to know how can I keep my writing to the same page? It has been so hard and so frustrating to working in my project. When I am typing the text just jump to the next page leaving a lots of space in the previous page. How can I fix that please? Thanks

[@ProlificOaktree]

Try going to File and Page setup and make all of the margins zero.

[@tyronerichardson]

Thank you so much was making the transition from Office and having a lot of trouble this really helped me out!

[@ProlificOaktree]

Great to hear it!

[@lindsaypearson9481]

Excellent tutorial, for a grandma, no less. All but the Table of Contents section because content of the example was quite confusing. I made a report step by step as you were explaining. Now I've got theory and practice.

[@ProlificOaktree]

Thanks for letting me know. I'll have to go back and look at the table of contents portion. Maybe I could brush it up for the next version.

[@atiulhasib4006]

Excellent video! Very Helpful! No unnecessary chitchat prologing the tutorial . Practical and precise.

[@torisefford989]

great tutorial, I like how he spoke nice and slow and clear, not all super fast like the others,well done

[@ProlificOaktree]

Thank you. I figure you haven't seen the app too many times if you're watching a tutorial so it makes sense to go slow.

[@cleofecastillo6765]

Thank you so much for this Tutorial Video on Google Docs! GOD BLESS!

[@ProlificOaktree]

Glad it was helpful!

[@WonderMoo2022]

Thank you SO much for such a professional, well presented and easy to listen to tutorial. Excellent. Practical and precise.

[@ProlificOaktree]

Hey, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the nice complement.

[@philiptownsend4026]

That was great. Your relaxed soothing style of presenting without introducing distractions aids my learning. The production and editing was good too. I have subscribed. I use Docs quite a lot and now I shall be more skillful in using it's features. Incidentally, you can change the filename taken automatically first line of the document just by clicking on the filename next to the blue docs icon while the document is open. I use docs to compose emails with pictures embedded within the text, my yahoo mail won't let me do that so I select all, copy and paste into yahoo text body. Job done. I shall look into other formatting in docs to apply to yahoo mail too. I am pretty much stuck in yahoo mail as at the dawn of time I could you a distinctive personal address there and all my contacts remember it well, also storage there seems to be unlimited. I'm going to look at your other Chrome apps tutorials as I have pretty much moved away from Windows to ChromeOS these days using Asus Chromeboxes bought cheap on Ebay in nearly every room in the house.

[@umamaheswarib2830]

Thank you for the detailed explanation. I am looking for, is there a way to retain the header of table after page break?

[@ProlificOaktree]

Yeah, just make sure you put it in the area made for headers instead of the body of the document.

[@lifesymphony2024]

Kolachi mudachuthuke nandri. Ungge doc kulachal eneke sile thagaval kidaithu.

[@JustSomeDude31]

Thanks for the tutorial! I'm wondering though, how do you add a page break to Heading 1 for example? So that every time I use Heading 1, it automatically page breaks before the heading 1. In Microsoft Word, there is an option for this but in Google Docs I can't seem to find it.

[@ProlificOaktree]

I don't know of a way to do that.

[@JustSomeDude31]

@@ProlificOaktree Too bad, thanks for your input though. Gonna keep on searching for a solution :)

[@roxannamartell2699]

Just one thing. I have never understood how to create columns once I have started a document. So I was excited to learn how. But I still couldn't make it work. After some trial and error I learned something that you didn't specifically teach. Let's say I wrote two paragraphs and I want the second one to be in columns. I can't just type the second paragraph and without hitting enter, highlight it and create columns. I have to hit enter - getting past the second paragraph - and then highlight it. Then it will work. (hope this makes sense.)

[@LeAmeta]

is there an option to get different size columns, for example if you want 2 columns but you prefer one to be wider then the other?

[@girishinamdar3329]

Too good, , In details Step by step with practical Demo...Thanxs

[@ProlificOaktree]

You are most welcome

[@yvettewilson8580]

I am working on a table that was made by a coworker. How do you adjust the columns to fit your content?

[@seanwoolford5928]

Hi, is there a way to duplicate a Google Doc and change the name and some content, for the document. I am used to using Word and using "save as". When my daughter is sick, I send a note to the school with the only changes that are made is to each note is: . the date I sent the note . each day and date she was off school sick for that period of time when I save each note, I "save as" with the heading - absent 1, absent 2, absent 3.........then place each of these notes in a folder name for that year - 2011, 2012, 2013 This way I can keep track of the days my daughter is off sick and keep track when the school contact us of a missing absent note I suppose this would be the same when you are doing a letter for work/business and have to send the same letter , but just change a few details (and possible to keep each copy) With Google Docs, it doesnt have the "save as" option, as it saves your work as you go - but what happens when you need the "save as" option, same letter but to change small sections of it Thanks Sean

[@ProlificOaktree]

Try going to File, then Make a copy. Then you can name the new copy whatever you would like and it separates from the current copy.

[@seanwoolford5928]

@@ProlificOaktree Thank you so much...

[@staninjapan07]

Good one! I want to be able to give just one link to colleagues so they can go to just that one page and then glance down lists etc. and then click them and go right to the thing they want to see. So this video and these features are helpful. Thanks.

[@ProlificOaktree]

Great, glad to hear it.

[@jodipeterson3362]

Thank you for this video! I get teased by my younger colleagues for being a "boomer" which I think they equate with being tech un-savy. I'm getting the hang of it now. Do you have a video on manipulating photographs within docs?

[@ProlificOaktree]

Boomer rock! No, I haven't done a video on manipulating photographs in docs. Probably better to use another program for that anyway.

[@Bhethar]

Hi, just wanted to thank you for doing this video. I have recently switched to google services from iWork and it has not been as smooth as I tough. This video really helped me out!

[@steinfal]

I'm glad the video helped. Google makes solid software. I bet you'll warm up to it quickly.

[@sabbyz8813]

This helped me on my school project. Thank you

[@ProlificOaktree]

Nice, I hope you get a good grade!

[@LorrainePeterson-nz9th]

If a simple table is used in a google doc, is there a way to specify row headers to make it readable?

[@vivekbhide4028]

Wonderful instructing! Extremely accommodating for me, much thanks! Great video. Been using the word but never realized that little indent stunt on the pack at the top. It appears I am continually discovering some new information.❤

[@ProlificOaktree]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Li-bn2tw]

Awesome teaching! Very helpful for me, thank you very much! 👍😄

[@ProlificOaktree]

You're welcome, I'm glad you liked it!

[@annette2687]

You are a Google Docs Rockstar! Thanks so very much!

[@ProlificOaktree]

Oooh, well thank you!

[@whoknows1780]

Great demostration. Can I transfer 140 pages writting in word to google docs

[@ProlificOaktree]

Oh yeah. Copy and paste is the easiest way but importing the file may preserve the formatting better.

[@JulianOwens]

Good video. Been working with word processors since Word and never knew that little indent trick on the bag at the top. It seems I am always learning something new.

[@Ray-Bradbury-o5s]

Thank you for this tutorial, 3Blue1Brown. You are very kind, from math to Google Docs.

[@perciatienza8123]

this is very helpful. i learned a lot from it. however, why my links are not automatically opening when i click it even if im in viewing mode. when i create a link and click on it, it gives me the link which is clickable. Do you know how to fix it?

[@ProlificOaktree]

No, that is the default behavior.

[@perciatienza8123]

@@ProlificOaktree thank you so much for the response. but how do i fix it? I want the hyperlink to launch automatically just like what you did on your video?

[@ProlificOaktree]

@@perciatienza8123 I don't know why yours wouldn't be working. I only know how I got it to work! If you figure it out, let us know with another comment how you did it so we can help others out with the same problem.

[@adrianvicbc4036]

Thanks, Nicely done!

[@woodman1222]

Brother thank you.. love your videos...

[@ProlificOaktree]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoy them!

[@susancorreia8383]

Very helpful as a new Google Doc User. Thank you

[@ProlificOaktree]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

[@mxilky2128]

Thank for making this video this helps me a lot

[@ProlificOaktree]

Glad to hear it.

[@taihoorali4047]

Thanks it was really informative for me

[@ProlificOaktree]

Awesome, glad to hear it.

[@bjornaven5942]

Help plz! I can't find how to highlight a few words in google dosc? i know in microsoft word Ctrl is usedfor this, but how do you select 2 -3 words from different parts of a paragraph?

[@bradincaliphas]

This is really really really useful. Thanks!

[@BrianJMonahan]

how can i uncopy text? its like its all been copied but i cant uncopy it back to normal.

[@ProlificOaktree]

Try holding down the control key and hitting Z a few times.

[@CallieBlader]

i don't remember when it got implemented, but the outline system has helped but it hardly makes sense at all. this does give me some answers about it though

[@lalisajeon1860]

I love this tutorial 💜

[@ProlificOaktree]

Glad you like it!

[@retrisk3105]

you are amazing i got 100% in english

[@nancytodd4367]

i like your eplanations! do you have more on drive, especially google sheets? thanks!

[@ProlificOaktree]

Thank you! I do have one similar to this but for Google Sheets here kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKSWnKhqqruintE . I don't have one for Drive.....yet!

[@janeakre11]

Excellent tutorial, very calm and clear delivery and good instructions. thank you!

[@ProlificOaktree]

You're very welcome!

[@trishaelsasser4783]

How do you create a tab stop with an underline format for the white space? I can't seem to find this option.

[@ProlificOaktree]

I'm not sure what you mean.

[@trishaelsasser4783]

@@ProlificOaktree I think I figured it out. I am creating a form that has lines to fill in. I was having a hard time getting a uniform right justified end to the line across the document. It was easy in word as you could format a tab with an underline. I don't know how to duplicate that in google docs. I did find a work around though.

[@christyjules1897]

thank you and haters if you can hear me stop being mean if you have something mean to say don't say it at all or write it

[@ProlificOaktree]

It actually pretty funny, too me at least. I can tell when a teacher makes kids watch one of my videos because I get a bunch of immature comments within a few minutes of each other. Sometimes talking back and forth to eachother through the comennts.

[@hyuniversee_]

Thankyou this is my homework tho.. And I know it now

[@abster168]

For an essay i want to make a point, put a dash next to it and explain the point after the dash. However as i keep typing onto the next line it goes underneath the point i mad when i want it to go underneath where i started making the point. Please can someone help me.

[@scottyJSON]

hi i have question, I want to have two columns but i want to have to other column be a bit wider that the other. How can i do that? thank you

[@ProlificOaktree]

Yes, go ahead and make the columns and then change their width using the horizontal ruler at the top of the document. If it's not there, go to View and make sure Show ruler is checked.

[@andrealenzi2114]

Fabulous! Very informative, clear and just perfect for me. The passing was great too.

[@ProlificOaktree]

Thank you, but I've got to ask. What's "the passing"? Is that a reference to something in the video? It's been a while since I made it.

[@hiteshmahajan5456]

The best tutorial video I had ever seen. 👍

[@ProlificOaktree]

Thank you, but you need to watch more tutorials if you think this is the best!

[@pedroruiz2956]

I really enjoyed this tutorial, very easy and helpful.

[@ProlificOaktree]

Thank you!

[@lilliannardone9148]

Thank you for your video it was great you didn't go fast you explained excellent thank you.

[@ProlificOaktree]

You're quite welcome. I'm glad you found it helpful.

[@amiko0702]

What if I would like to set the first page in portrait and the next page in a landscape, how can I do that?

[@ProlificOaktree]

There's no built in way to do it

[@truthhorizon5851]

Thank you .Great tutorial

[@ProlificOaktree]

You are welcome!

[@lillianmoraa6210]

Wow am now learning

[@ttashiimonpa2027]

Is there split cell option available in Google doc????

[@KrakenWind]

when I finish writing something how do I put it in my desktop?

[@ProlificOaktree]

It's not really designed for that, but if you wanted it there, you could make a shortcut that points to the URL of the file or you could install the program that syncs Google Drive to your computer.

[@loikvokhidov7688]

Thanks, right to the point

[@ProlificOaktree]

Just what I was hoping for. Thank you!

[@JayCarver]

Is there a way to add a background color to the header or footer?

[@ProlificOaktree]

I don't think so.

[@vishnusuraj9914]

very helpful thank you

[@skillseizer4557]

superb help , happy that i m pro user ? haha thanks a lot

[@gustavtanciulamadsen2928]

My table of contents is weird can someone help. It has two points where the link is connected to the wrong content, when ever I try to make it match where it should be, it just picks the wrong one. Example: I have a point that is called REFERENCES and one called centralnervesystem (CNS), and my REFERENCES keep connecting to the CNS point in the table of content. I want it to connect to REFENCES of course, but it won't let me.

[@ProlificOaktree]

Try this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnTFhoN_nayngck

[@pennywilliams5605]

Very informative! I wrote a book in google docs. I did everything you said but it won’t let me justify

[@ProlificOaktree]

Does it let you change the alignment at all? Make sure you hit return at the end of each paragraph.

[@pennywilliams5605]

Prolific Oaktree yes..left,center and right but not justify

[@sicilyny5375]

Please... Could you slow down per section. Never used Google docs and I'm a writer trying to submit a piece to a site. I need 1" margins all around Page number and my name on upper right corner..each page. Separate page for short bio.. I'm freaking out.. can't keep up with you.

[@mariahuby4150]

Thanks 😊

[@markharrison7374]

First class tutorial

[@sharleenfischer6979]

Excellent tutorial! Thank you

[@ProlificOaktree]

You're very welcome!

[@anasshaikh132]

...Thankyou so much ...It was great and very helpful tutorial....

[@kieranmp4143]

What a great tutorial!

[@ProlificOaktree]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!

[@topcopy98]

This is always the case with Google apps: Has no relation to the instructions or demos. The most fundamental basic function has no relation to the real world experience of users. .e.g. I open docs and and there is no template pane as shown. It's either their way or the highway.

[@sherryowens8711]

Same here

[@ntcfh343]

Thanks for all your help.

[@ProlificOaktree]

You're welcome!

[@yosefrahahleh6796]

Thank you, the tutorial is clear simple and powerful.

[@ProlificOaktree]

Yosef Rahahleh I’m glad you liked it. Thanks for the nice compliment.

[@mauriceminor2527]

Thanks for a great video. Very informative.

[@ProlificOaktree]

Awesome, glad you liked it.

[@melaniewolf7244]

My turtle actually showed me this tutorial!

[@ProlificOaktree]

A Sphincter Says What?

[@aliakbaramirkhani3265]

great lecture and great demonstration ... Thank you for share it.

[@ProlificOaktree]

You're quite welcome. I'm glad you liked it.

[@hyuniversee_]

It really means me so much

[@AnwarSadath787]

thanks

[@ProlificOaktree]

Your welcome!

[@saidana5724]

Thanks so Much for your professional presentation

[@ProlificOaktree]

You're quite welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@vsubhuti]

what paper is it by default legal or business you need to mention that

[@ProlificOaktree]

In the US, it's always 8.5" by 11" in any word processor as the default. However, that may not be the case in other countries.

[@srinivasareddybommareddy8058]

Thank you Sir

[@ProlificOaktree]

Most welcome

[@AntonisZ73]

How to make like a folder that can store other folders on it so you wont have unuseful folders on main page but still mustnt trash

[@ProlificOaktree]

That's more of a Google Drive question than Google Docs. Maybe see here (it's a long video though) kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4HFiId9a7GAbpY

[@coopersmimi5me211]

I want to use Google Docs, but is it safe? There is no log in or passwords that I've found. Thanks

[@ProlificOaktree]

If it’s not requiring you to log in, then that means that you are already logged into a Google account and it’s using that. Docs is as secure as your Google account.

[@bar06]

Great tutorial. Thanks a lot!

[@ProlificOaktree]

You're welcome. Glad you liked it.

[@SaeedFarzpour]

thanks a lot 🌹

[@ProlificOaktree]

Thanks, that smells pretty good.

[@gracemanabat5625]

Thanks for this!

[@ProlificOaktree]

You're welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@udyan_upal]

helpful tutorial! thanks

[@ProlificOaktree]

You're welcome, I'm glad you liked it.

[@diazdior9472]

Thank you so much

[@ΔημήτρηςΛάρδης]

How can I delete multiple documents on google docs?

[@ProlificOaktree]

You're best off to do it from Google Drive instead of Docs. drive.google.com

[@ΔημήτρηςΛάρδης]

@@ProlificOaktree yes,In google drive how can I delete multiple documents?Thank you for answering

[@ProlificOaktree]

@@ΔημήτρηςΛάρδης Select multiple files by holding down the control key (on a Windows machine) and left-clicking the ones that you want. Once you have the right ones highlighted, left-click the Trash icon.

[@peculiarlittleflocksdsathe8569]

I am typing a document and i reach 4of4 and i am not getting any more pages what to do I am looking at your tutorial but I am not getting the help .I am a new comer. Thank you.

[@ProlificOaktree]

Just keep typing!!! Kidding, but really, unless you are trying to manually control the number of pages by inserting page breaks, the pages just break as you keep typing.

[@peculiarlittleflocksdsathe8569]

@@ProlificOaktree Thank you, all I had to do was to press enter and it just continued its just because I am not so familiar but I am getting through, thanks again.God bless.

[@crabyew2562]

Thank you for this video

[@ProlificOaktree]

YW

[@oblivisque7429]

Thanks : )

[@ProlificOaktree]

You're welcome!

[@ulloa2512]

a genius!!