Google Docs - Workshop Video 3 - Script and Timestamps

Sep 11, 2026

Uploaded by Jake

Workshop Video 3 script for “Getting the Most Out of G Suite,” focusing on key Google Docs features. Covers what Google Docs is, why it should be used with automatic saving and real-time collaboration, and three ways to access it in G Suite. Includes a guided walkthrough of creating documents with the Template gallery, naming and saving to the correct location, the interface layout without a Save button, selecting from a large font library, and sharing with Viewer/Commenter/Editor permissions and email notifications, with accessibility/security notes.

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SCRIPT AND TIMESTAMPS

SLIDE 1: WELCOME

SLIDE 2: WHAT IS GOOGLE DOCS?

SLIDE 3: WHY SHOULD I USE GOOGLE DRIVE?

SLIDE 4: HOW DO I ACCESS GOOGLE DRIVE?

SLIDE 5: GUIDED WALK-THROUGH

Creating a new document and “Template gallery”

Naming and saving files to the correct location

General interface layout (no save button)

Font library

Sharing

GOOGLE DOCS | Due Date | 09/04/2020 | | --- | --- | | Last Updated | 09/02/2020 | | Runtime | 11:43 | | YouTube Link | [https://youtu.be/fx-gGn6yCaM](https://youtu.be/fx-gGn6yCaM) | | Handout Links | [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lgCObs6PFKMt3H05WZTO-aSE9sSXYSvYlqe8](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lgCObs6PFKMt3H05WZTO-aSE9sSXYSvYlqe8)[ ](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lgCObs6PFKMt3H05WZTO-aSE9sSXYSvYlqe8)[1B0z8nI/edit?usp=sharing](1B0z8nI/edit?usp=sharing) | | Quiz Links | [https://forms.gle/vt1tay5djiPZGF8M8](https://forms.gle/vt1tay5djiPZGF8M8) | SCRIPT AND TIMESTAMPS SLIDE 1: WELCOME Welcome to the Getting the Most Out of G Suite Workshop Series. This is Video 3 , which highlights some of the key features of Google Docs. Let’s get started! SLIDE 2: WHAT IS GOOGLE DOCS? You may be wondering what Google Docs is. It’s a cloud-based word processing system that allows you to create , store , and work on documents online. Since it’s totally web-based , there’s no need to download any special software to access the program. SLIDE 3: WHY SHOULD I USE GOOGLE DRIVE? You may also be asking yourself , “Why should I use Google Docs?” It automatically saves your work as you go , so you don’t have to stress about losing all of your progress on a document if your computer crashes. Just like the other G Suite products we’ve discussed throughout this workshop series , the software is also highly collaborative. That means you can easily share and edit files with teammates and view their contributions and edits as they occur. SLIDE 4: HOW DO I ACCESS GOOGLE DRIVE? Now that I’ve given you an idea what the software can do , let’s talk about how to access the program. We’ll provide you with 3 different ways to go about getting to Google Docs. First , if you’re already logged in to your email account , you can click on the Google Apps Menu , located in the upper right-hand corner , and select the “Docs” option. Second , from your Google Drive page , you can click on the “New” button in the upper left-hand corner. Scroll down the dropdown menu and select the “Google Docs” option. Finally , you can [type docs.google.com into your web](type docs.google.com into your web) browser. This will direct you straight to the main Google Docs page. SLIDE 5: GUIDED WALK-THROUGH Now that you know how to access the program , let’s go on a guided walk-through of some of the key features. Because most of you already understand the features in Google Docs that mimic those in Microsoft Word , we’ll focus this walkthrough on some of the features that distinguish the two products. Creating a new document and “Template gallery” Page 1 of 7 Let’s start with [creating new documents. Visit docs.google.com and](creating new documents. Visit docs.google.com and), from there, you have the option of starting a new blank document or using one of the pre-made designs in the “Template gallery.” Let’s click on “Template gallery ,” so that we can show you some of the available options. As you can see , there are templates for education , form letters , resumes , personal and work documents , sales materials , and legal documents. Naming and saving files to the correct location Here’s some general reminders when starting a new document. The first step is always to name and save the file to your desired location. Click up here in the box that says “Untitled document”in the upper left-hand corner to enter the name of your file. Once that’s done , a folder icon will appear. Click on it to assign a file location. You can also “star” the document by clicking on the star icon over here. Starred files are automatically added to a list of quick access files on your Google Drive page. General interface layout (no save button) For those of you who are new to Google Docs , here’s a quick look at the general interface layout. You might notice that the overall design is fairly similar to Microsoft Word , though there is one important excep

FAQs

What is Google Docs and how does it work?

Google Docs is a cloud-based word processing system that lets users create, store, and work on documents online. Because it is web-based, no special software download is required.

Why use Google Docs instead of worrying about saved files?

Google Docs automatically saves work as changes are made, reducing the risk of losing progress if a computer crashes. It also supports high collaboration compared with other G Suite products.

How does sharing work in Google Docs?

Use the “Share” option to add people and groups by email and set access levels: Viewer, Commenter, or Editor. You can also send email notifications and include a message with additional instructions.

Sep 11, 2026

Uploaded by Jake