What is google docs

Google Docs is a free online word processor application tool. Google docs allow users to create, edit, and store document online free of cost. Google docs file can be accessed via any computer and any time if you have internet connection.

Important features of google docs are as follows-

It is simple and anyone can use without much training.
Google docs can be used via team simultaneously
Google docs allow users to create a file, edit, delete files, and store file.
Google doc is an online web application
Google docs can be accessed via desktop, laptop, tablet, mobile phone, etc. if you have an internet connection.
Google docs allow creating a text file, slide presentation, spreadsheets, drawing work and surveys.

What is the main purpose of Google Docs

The main purpose of Google Docs is to allow a user to create text, slides presentation, drawing, and surveys in a real-time mode with its team.

Various users can use it at the same time and all the users can access real-time changes instantly of the document.

Where are Google docs stored

Google docs are stored in a google drive.

How do I use Google Docs

To use Google docs type following URL in your browser and click enter –

https://docs.google.com/document

Now following screen will be displayed

Now click on the + button to create a document. Next screen will as shown below-

Now you can type your document in the text area.

There all the menus before you on the upper toolbar such as a file, edit, insert, format, tool add-ons, and help.

Using these options you can do all the functions the same as you do in any other word processor such as ms word.

There is also a function on the top right corner to share the document among your team members.

Can I use Google Docs for free

Yes, Google Docs is free of charges. You can use it anywhere and anytime but you must have an internet connection to use it.

How do I open Google Docs on my phone

To open google docs on your phone go to the play store of your phone and install Google Docs app. Open the app, create a document, and use it as usual as you work on your desktop.

Is Google Drive and Google Docs the same

Google Drive is a storage area the same as you have a hard disk on your computer or laptop. But this storage area is on cloud that you can use anywhere and anytime with your internet connection

Google Docs is a tool that allows you to create documents and your document is saved into google drive on the cloud.

Google Docs is like a Microsoft Word document that saved in your local computer disk. The disk drive is analogous to Google Drive.

The difference is only of cloud storage. Microsoft word document stored into your computer and doesn’t need an internet connection to use it while google docs need an internet connection to use and work with it.

Is Google Docs the same as Word

The working with google docs is the same as word processor except for a few differences that google docs is a web application hence, it allows us to work in groups also via a secured network.

Moreover, Google docs allow you to create documents, slides presentation, resume, surveys, spreadsheets also in addition to a simple word like documents.

Is Google Docs secure

All the documents that you stored in the google drive are private and no one can see them until you share them with someone. It is up to you if you wish you can share them with people or make them public.

Therefore, before working with google docs read all the policies and rules etc, to make your document safe and secure.

Does Google Docs replace Microsoft Office

Both are entirely different applications so there is no case of replacement. If you don’t have internet you can’t use google docs but you can use Microsoft word.

Moreover, both the applications are rich due to their advanced features. Due to internet connectivity, Google docs give you some advanced features also such as sharing documents, anytime access the documents, addons tools, etc.

Can I install Google Docs on my PC

Yes, google docs is free of charges and can be used via any computer, laptop, mobile phone, etc.

How do I open a DOC file without office

To open google doc you don’t need office but a simple internet connection.

Can Google Drive be hacked

Google drive is safe but hacking can be anywhere at any time. Hacking is a software program and can do anything.

However, if you store your documents with all the precautions mentioned in the policy of google drive then they are safe.

Can Google see my Google Drive

No, no one can see your documents stored in the google drive without your permission. If you permit only then the link to access the documents are given to the person. So, always keep check with whom you are sharing your files.

Which is better Dropbox or Google Drive

Google drive and dropbox both offer a lot of same features, such as backing up files to the cloud, file sharing with team members, security, etc. But if you go deeper you will find some differences in their services in terms of security and storage space capacity.