What is Google Drive?
Google Drive is the easiest way to create, collaborate, organize and share online with others. No programs are needed - it's all done within your browser.
What do the different icons mean?
Google Drive is the easiest way to create, collaborate, organize and share online with others. No programs are needed - it's all done within your browser.
What do the different icons mean?
How do I convert my old files to Google files?
If you have existing Word documents, PowerPoints and Excel files, you can turn them into editable Google Documents, Presentations and Spreadsheets, respectively. Click here for directions on how to do that.
Can I export Google files as other formats?
Alternatively, you can also export Google Files as Word documents, Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoints. Simply select File, "Download as", and choose your export format. Please note that importing and exporting is not foolproof - sometimes formatting, text style and themes will be altered in the process.
What's the easiest way to collaborate with someone on a Google File?
Click "Share" in the top right-hand corner and type in their email address. Make sure the sharing rights are set to"Edit". Click "Share and Save." This individual now has editing rights to the document.
If you have existing Word documents, PowerPoints and Excel files, you can turn them into editable Google Documents, Presentations and Spreadsheets, respectively. Click here for directions on how to do that.
Can I export Google files as other formats?
Alternatively, you can also export Google Files as Word documents, Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoints. Simply select File, "Download as", and choose your export format. Please note that importing and exporting is not foolproof - sometimes formatting, text style and themes will be altered in the process.
What's the easiest way to collaborate with someone on a Google File?
Click "Share" in the top right-hand corner and type in their email address. Make sure the sharing rights are set to"Edit". Click "Share and Save." This individual now has editing rights to the document.
Where can I go for other Help Resources?
Google Sharing & Permissions - how to share folders and files with exactly who you want.
Check out this folder here - it's filled with in-depth How-To manuals, as well as teaching integration ideas for all areas of Google Apps. Specific Help documents are listed below:
Google Apps in the Classroom
Google Docs Basics
Google Docs in the Classroom
Sharing and Collaboration
Gmail in the Classroom
Presentations Basics
Google Sharing & Permissions - how to share folders and files with exactly who you want.
Check out this folder here - it's filled with in-depth How-To manuals, as well as teaching integration ideas for all areas of Google Apps. Specific Help documents are listed below:
Google Apps in the Classroom
Google Docs Basics
Google Docs in the Classroom
Sharing and Collaboration
Gmail in the Classroom
Presentations Basics