Images and Videos of Google Docs

Learn how to track changes in Google Docs.
An image of a series of Google Docs.
A series of Google Docs ready to be opened.
An image of an open Google Doc with a drop-down menu in use.
An open Google Doc with a drop-down menu in use.

About this Tool

Google Docs, available through your Google at IU account, is a free web-based application in which documents and spreadsheets can be created, edited, and stored from any computer with an internet connection and a full-featured browser. Google Docs is compatible with most presentation software and word processing applications.

Key Features for Teaching and Learning

  • Choose from a variety of templates. Google Docs has a wide variety of templates that students and instructors can use for projects and assignments.
  • Access your documents from anywhere. Login with your IU credentials from any device to edit and share documents.
  • Collaborate in real-time. Work smarter not harder by sharing and collaborating on projects using Google Docs.

Teaching Stories using this Tool

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Resources

Get Started

KB: About Google at IU

An overview of Google at IU (G Suite for Education).

Training

Google Workspace Learning Center: Google Docs training and help

Find the training you need for all things Google Docs.

Get Started

How to use Google Docs

Learn the basics of getting started with Google Docs.

Keywords

collaboration , documents , sharing , student-student interaction

Categories

content creation collaboration

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Availability

  • This tool is available for Faculty
  • This tool is available for Staff
  • This tool is available for Students
  • This tool is available for Guests
  • Available university-wide, across all campuses

Cost

No additional cost

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