Google Docs
Tips and Tricks
Improve Productivity
Google Docs - one of the core apps of G Suite for Education. Most use Google Docs as a word processor but there is so much more. Explore some of the ways using of Google Docs can help improve your efficiency and productivity in your classroom.
Section 1 - Using Checkboxes
One option when creating a bulleted list is to use open squares as bullets. However, did you know that you can check those boxes off after a task is completed? Here's how:
1) List
Create a bulleted list. The example is of a simple reminder list in preparing report cards.
2) Choose a bullet
So as you complete tasks, you will be ready to check off completed items. Left-Click on one of the squares. This will highlight all of the squares in that column.
3) Ready to check
With the squares still selected, Right-Click on the square you wish to check off. This will deselect the other squares while providing a pop-up menu where you can select a checkmark.
Note: Mac Users will need to hold the Control button as they right-click.
Section 2 - Using a Table of Contents
Heading 1
When starting a new section of the Doc, change the type of text to Heading One.
Table of Contents
Once you have several sections of your Doc complete, add a Table of Contents by clicking:
- Insert
- Table of Contents
Finished
Now you will have clickable links at the top of your Google Doc that are organized by each Heading.
Adding More to the Doc?
If you plan to add more sections to your Google Doc later, simply click the update table of contents button. See image below.
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