Productivity Tools Word Processing Using Google Docs

• Word processing - Using a computer and software to create, edit, format, and print documents
• Document - A text file created using word processing software
• Font - A set of characters in a particular typeface and size
• Bold - A heavier, darker text font used for emphasis 
• Italics - A slanted text font used to set something apart
•  Underline - A horizontal line under text used for emphasis
• Footnote - Supplemental text placed at the bottom of a page
• Pagination - The addition of page numbers on a document's pages
• Alignment - The positioning of text between margins: left, right, center 
•  Indentation - The amount of space between text and margins 
•  Indentation - The amount of space between text and margins 
• Comment - Annotations made in a document without affecting actual text
• Track Changes - A feature highlighting additions, deletions and formatting changes 
• Table - Data presented in rows and columns 
• Mail Merge - Creation of multiple documents customized from templates
• Landscape Orientation - When page width is greater than height
• Grammar Check - Feature detecting potential grammar issues  
• Spell Check - Feature checking text against dictionaries flagging errors 
• Template - Predesigned doc containing layout, fonts, styles to re-use
• Collaboration - Ability for multiple people to jointly edit a document
• Version Control - Managing updates between collaborators  
• Style - Defines formatting attributes to maintain visual consistency 
•  Bullet List - List of non-numerical list items marked by dots or symbols  
• Numbered List - List of numbered list items 
• Horizontal Line - Line used as a visual separator in documents
• Text Wrapping - Adjusting flow of text around images, objects  
•  Word Count - Feature totaling number of words in document
• AutoSave - Automatically saving changes to prevent data loss  
• Offline Access - Ability to access files without internet connectivity
•  Popular applications

         1. Microsoft Word

         2. Google Docs  

         3. Apple Pages
• Text formatting

           1. Fonts, sizes, styles

           2. Bold, italics, underline

           3. Color, highlights
• Page layout 

           1. Size, orientation, margins

           2. Columns, text wrapping

           3. Headers, footers, page numbers
•  Tables

           1. Organize text and data 

           2. Sort, filter, format 
• Images

           1. Photos, charts, shapes

           2. Wrap text, position
•  Styles and templates

           1. Ensure consistent formatting

           2. Quickly apply complex formatting
• Reviewing and tracking

           1. Comments, annotations

           2. Change tracking

           3. Version history
• Mail merge

           1. Link documents and data sources

           2. Generate customized communication
• Text formatting

           1. Fonts, sizes, color

           2. Bold, italic, underline

           3. Alignment, indentation
• Page setup

           1. Size, orientation, margins
• Styles and templates

           1. Ensure consistent formatting  

           2. Quickly apply complex formats