New this week in Docs: Drag and drop upload and compact controls
November 23rd, 2010 | by Google Docs | published in Google Docs
We just launched a pair of features that can save you time and give you more room to work: drag and drop upload and compact controls.Drag and drop uploadA few weeks ago, we made it easier to add images to your documents using drag and drop. Today we
November 22nd, 2010 | by Google Docs | published in Google Docs
Cross posted on the Google Enterprise BlogTens of millions of people have moved to Google Docs because it’s 100% web: it provides real-time collaboration in the browser, with no software to install, manage or upgrade. Of course, we know that many m…
November 18th, 2010 | by Google Docs | published in Google Docs
Yesterday, we announced mobile editing on Google Docs, which we’ve now rolled out to all English-language users.One of the new features that launched is creating new documents and spreadsheets on your phone. This is particularly useful to jot down quic…
November 18th, 2010 | by Google Apps Team | published in Google Apps, Google Docs
The following new features are now available in Google Docs:Mobile editing: Log in to your Google Docs on a browser on a supported device, and select the document you want to edit. Then, when you’re viewing it, press the ‘Edit’ button to switch t…
November 17th, 2010 | by Google Docs | published in Google Docs
With Google Docs we try to make writing a document as easy and as fast as possible. Yesterday, we added two new auto-correction features to speed up your document writing.LaTeX shortcuts in equationsUntil now, the only way to enter an equation in docum…
New this week in Docs: auto-corrections, LaTeX in equations and images in cells
November 16th, 2010 | by Google Docs | published in Google Docs
If you’re looking for more ways to speed up your typing or have been craving images in your spreadsheets, we have something for you this week. Auto-corrections and LaTeX shortcuts to equations speed up typing and reduce editing while images to …
Tips & Tricks: Moving my files to the cloud
November 11th, 2010 | by Google Docs | published in Google Docs
About a year ago, I started scanning and uploading all the important papers floating around my house into Google Docs. It seemed like an obvious solution to three things that drove me crazy:Clutter (I believe papers not only accumulate but secretly mul…
Tips & Tricks: Our favorite shade of beige, the ruler
November 8th, 2010 | by Google Docs | published in Google Docs
Recently, we launched a rebuilt document editor from the ground up. Just like some colors stand out more than others, there are some features in the new editor that are particularly shiny. While features like real-time collaboration, more fonts, and an…
Version history for uploaded files in Google Docs
November 4th, 2010 | by Google Apps Team | published in Google Apps, Google Docs
Using “Upload any file”, users already have the ability to upload, store, and share any file up to 1 GB in size. Now you can upload new versions of the same file to your document list. Previously, each time you updated a file, you would have to upl…
Google Docs on Twitter
November 3rd, 2010 | by Google Docs | published in Google Docs
Want to stay up-to-date on all the latest Google Docs news, tips and tricks? Follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/googledocs
Writing a campaign speech with Google Docs
November 3rd, 2010 | by Google Docs | published in Google Docs
A few months ago, my colleague Julia and I were at a technology conference for educators. Teachers were very enthusiastic when we demonstrated working together on documents at the same time and were really excited about how they could use it in their c…
November 3rd, 2010 | by Google Docs | published in Google Docs
Two years ago, we created the Google Docs Community on YouTube as a space to feature user-created videos about Google Docs. Today, we’re reviving the channel with new life and new videos from the community and the Google Docs team.You’ll find video…
November 2nd, 2010 | by Google Docs | published in Google Docs
Guest post: Stephen Hind (commonly known as Steegle) has been a Top Contributor in the Google Sites help forum since its launch in January 2009. Top Contributors are Google-recognized participants of our help forums who exemplify excellent product know…
New in Google Docs and Google Sites
November 2nd, 2010 | by Google Docs | published in Google Docs
Two big advantages of building web applications are frequent feature releases and easier cross-product sharing. Today we have a little of both for you. This week, we are adding version history to uploaded files in the documents list as well as drop do…
Guest post: Writing a book using Google Docs
November 1st, 2010 | by Google Docs | published in Google Docs
Guest post: November is National Writing Month and to celebrate, we’ve invited Dr. Steven Daviss to talk about how he used Google Docs to write a book with two colleagues. Dr. Daviss is currently the Chairman of Psychiatry at Baltimore Washington Me…