by iwouldstay
For my first post here, it seems right to start off by sharing an extremely useful collaboration tool: Google Documents.
Google Docs allows you to create and edit a document, PDF, spreadsheet, or presentation completely online and then invite friends, co-workers, or family to edit the same document at the same time from their own computer.
Why is that useful?
- Create a shopping list that you and your spouse can edit at any time
- Plan a trip with your friends – you can add maps, dates, and your own research to the general plan
- Create a presentation or summary of your team’s findings, even when you’re not in the office
- Set up a spreadsheet for a volunteering organisation so everyone can sign up for the most convenient times for them to help out.
- Make up your own reason – there are plenty!
The basics:
- You can create documents or upload a document you’ve already made
- The layout is just like Microsoft Office, so there’s nothing new to learn
- You can choose who has access to your documents
- Everyone can edit documents together in real time
- Your files can easily be accessed from anywhere
- Online storage and auto save mean if your computer breaks, you won’t lose your work
Your main page:
When editing a presentation:
