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Teach Yourself VISUALLY Google Workspace

Name: Teach Yourself VISUALLY Google Workspace
Author: Guy Hart-Davis
ISBN: 9781119763277

by Guy Hart-Davis

May 2021

Beginner to intermediate

384 pages

12h 52m

English

Visual

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CopyrightAbout the Author
Chapter 1: Getting Started with Google Workspace
Understanding What Google Workspace IsMeet the Google Workspace AppsEvaluate Google Workspace and Choose an EditionSign Up for Google WorkspaceSign In to Google WorkspaceRun an AppSet Your Profile Information and PhotoUsing Google Workspace on Mobile Devices
Chapter 2: Managing Files and Folders in Google Drive
Open and Explore Google DriveCreate a Folder and Add FilesUpload a File to Google DriveUpload a Folder to Google DriveEnable and Use Google Drive’s Offline ModeOpen a FileMove a File or FolderCopy a FileCreate a Shortcut to a File or FolderRename a File or FolderView Info and Activity on a File or FolderSearch for a File or FolderDelete a File or FolderRecover a File from the TrashWork with Microsoft Office DocumentsStreamline Your Work with Workspaces
Chapter 3: Performing Common Tasks in Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides
Open the AppCreate a New Document and Save ItOpen and Close DocumentsZoom the View or Use Full-Screen ModeUsing Cut, Copy, and PasteUndo and Redo ActionsApply Basic Formatting to TextUsing Find and ReplaceUsing Regular Expressions for Advanced SearchingCheck Spelling in a DocumentView History in Activity DashboardAdd Information with the Explore FeaturePrint a DocumentSend a File as an Email Attachment
Chapter 4: Inserting Objects in Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides
Insert Special Characters in Google Docs or Google SlidesInsert an ImageInsert a Table in Google Docs or Google SlidesInsert a Drawing in Google Docs or Google SheetsInsert a ChartInsert a LinkWork with CommentsResize, Reposition, and Format an Object
Chapter 5: Working in Google Docs
Set Preferences for Google DocsSet Page Size and MarginsEnter Text in a DocumentSwitch Among Editing, Suggesting, and Viewing ModesFormat a Document with StylesCustomize the Built-In StylesSave and Use Your Default StylesNavigate with the Document OutlineInsert Page NumbersCreate Headers and FootersCreate Different Headers and Footers
Chapter 6: Sharing and Collaborating on Files
Understanding Your Options for Working with OthersShare a Document on Google DriveShare a Folder on Google DriveManage Permissions on a Shared Document or FolderCollaborate in Real Time on a DocumentChat with Your CollaboratorsCompare Two Documents in Google DocsReview CommentsRevert to an Earlier Version of a DocumentChange Ownership of a File or FolderUnderstanding Backup Tools for Windows and MacUsing Google Drive for Desktop
Chapter 7: Working in Google Sheets
Select Cells and RangesEnter Content in CellsImport Data into Google SheetsInsert and Delete Cells, Rows, and ColumnsInsert, Delete, and Manage SheetsInsert a FunctionFormat Spreadsheets, Cells, and RangesApply Number FormattingHighlight Data Using Conditional FormattingApply Alternating ColorsInsert and View NotesChoose Spreadsheet SettingsMerge CellsWrap and Rotate Cell Contents
Chapter 8: Learning Advanced Google Sheets Features
Using Paste Special and Transposing DataSort Your DataFilter Data in a SheetApply Data Validation to Your SheetsProtect Ranges in a SheetProtect a SheetCreate a MacroRun a MacroManage Your Macros

Chapter 9: Working in Google Slides
Set Preferences for Google SlidesAdd a Slide to a PresentationImport Slides from an Existing PresentationUnderstanding and Using ViewsWork with Text BoxesAdd Audio to a SlideAdd a Video to a SlideInsert ShapesInsert Word ArtAdd a Transition and AnimationsEdit a Slide MasterOrganize the Slides in a PresentationInsert Slide NumbersPreview and Print a PresentationCreate Handouts for a PresentationDeliver a Presentation
Chapter 10: Sending and Receiving Email
Add External Email Accounts to GmailNavigate the Gmail InterfaceReceive and Read Your Email MessagesSend an Email MessageReply to a MessageForward a MessageInclude Formatting, Emojis, and Pictures in MessagesSend an Email Message Using Confidential ModeSchedule a Message for Sending LaterSend a File or a Link via EmailReceive a File or a Link via EmailView Email Messages by ConversationsBlock and Unblock SendersCreate Email Filters
Chapter 11: Organizing Your Life
Understanding Google Meet, Google Hangouts, and Google ChatManage Your Google AccountNavigate the Google Calendar InterfaceCreate a New CalendarCreate an Event in Google CalendarShare a Calendar with Other PeopleSubscribe to a Shared CalendarAdd Someone to Your ContactsChange a Contact’s InformationOrganize Your Contacts into Groups with LabelsCreate Notes Using Google KeepTrack Your Commitments with Google Tasks
Chapter 12: Creating Forms with Google Forms
Understanding What You Can Do with Google FormsStart Creating a FormChoose Settings for a FormAdd Questions to a FormRequest the Respondent Upload FilesAdd Images to a QuestionAdd a Video to a QuestionImport Questions from an Existing FormCreate a Form with Multiple SectionsControl Progression Based on AnswersAdd Collaborators to a FormPreview and Test a FormSend a Form to Its RespondentsView the Responses to a Form
Index
End User License Agreement

Overview

Master the ins and outs of Google's free-to-use office and productivity software

Teach Yourself VISUALLY Google Workspace delivers the ultimate guide to getting the most out of Google's Workspace cloud software. Accomplished author Guy Hart-Davis offers readers the ability to tackle a huge number of everyday productivity problems with Google's intuitive collection of online tools. With over 700 full-color screenshots included to help you learn, you'll discover how to:

Manage your online Google Calendar
Master the files and folders in your Google Drive storage
Customize your folders and navigate your Gmail account
Create perfect spreadsheets, presentations, and documents in Google Sheets, Slides, and Docs

Perfect for anyone who hopes to make sense of Google's highly practical and free online suite of tools, Teach Yourself VISUALLY Google Workspace also belongs on the bookshelves of those who already find themselves using Workspace and just want to get more out of it.

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