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About Google Docs
Web-based platform designed to store, create and edit spreadsheets, use templates, create charts, comment on documents, and more.
This is a ubiquitous tool to create and share secure and free documents. It provides most of the prominent features of MS Office365 without the subscription fee.
When my internet is bad, it get stuck and I can’t type anymore. When you live in the mountains thats frustrated sometimes.
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Couldn't Survive Without Google Docs
Comments: Google Docs is my most-used tool when it comes to day-to-day responsibilities at work.
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I couldn't survive a single day in my career without Google Docs. It is user-friendly, the collaboration options are better than any other platform.
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There are very few things I dislike about Google Docs. With the recent addition of improved tab options, any issues I have had in the past have been addressed.
Works great like word
Pros:
Easy to use and just like word, can use for person or business
Cons:
The way they share the files to other places
Google Docs - It is what it is and it does pretty well, what it does
Comments: Amazing that we have such tools at our disposal. We can work on almost anything, from anywhere, and collaborate with anyone in the world. Obviously Google did not invent this concept but they are the #1, the go-to. Its really revolutionizing the way we all work together.
Pros:
Just the simple fact that we live in such a time where geography doesn't make much difference at all when it comes to collaboration and teamwork, is amazing. I find myself being a big perfectionist in judging Google Docs negatively, instead of simply appreciating that we even have such technology.
Cons:
The loss of cross functionality between versions of MS Office and Google, whether it's documents or spreadsheets. It is admittedly pretty great for what it is, but it still isn't standardized enough, in my opinion. Downloading a doc/sheet created using google, into Office, often ends in file corruption.
Oh crap!!!
Pros:
I love the fact that I can access Google Doc's anywhere. I also love that work is saved every once in a while without having to click on "save". Gone are the days of "oh crap! I forgot to save!"
Cons:
At first Google Docs was not very user friendly but most if not all kinks (that I know of) have been worked out.
Cloud based and easy to navigate
Comments: Overall google docs is my go to. I choose google docs over word everytime because it has the access of being cloud based and much easier to navigate
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I love that it’s especially a ‘cloud’. I can access any of my documents from anywhere on any computer with just my login
Cons:
I wish there was more font options and that it was easier to add tables and graphs
Google Docs is The Best
Comments: In a nutshell, I love Google Docs and at present, I see no hast to buy office, I will continue using Google Docs.
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Google Docs is a very useful platform and what I love the most about it, is the fact that it is free to use and it is very effective for people who can not afford office because it has almost element that office has.
Cons:
Simply put, I do not dislike anything about Google Docs.
Powerful Tool To Share Documents Among the Team
Comments: Lovely tool to share documents among the team and update documents. As an author, I love it, because I don't have to worry about forgetting to save the documents.
Pros:
Very easy to set up and work with. Its auto saving feature and easy sharing capabilities are great for working in teams and sharing documents.
Cons:
The voice to text feature sometimes gets some words wrong.
Google Docs is indeed a versatile tool for daily use.
Comments: I use Google Docs every day as my primary word processor. Its web-based functionality enables me to access it from almost any device.
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Google docs is simple and free-to-use. I love its real-time collaboration feature that allows multiple users to work on a document simultaneously. It is web based and accessible from any device with an internet connection.
Cons:
Although its features are sufficient for most users, it has limited features compared to other dedicated word processors like Microsoft Word.
Google Docs: An Efficient and Collaborative Tool for Everyday Use
Comments: Google Docs has been a reliable tool for both personal and professional use. It’s a must-have for anyone who values productivity and teamwork.
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What I like most about Google Docs is that it makes working with teams, whether remote or in-office, incredibly efficient.
Cons:
It sometimes struggles with handling very large documents smoothly.
Best documents tool for entrepreneur
Comments: Working with these applications is possible from anywhere using your devices.
Pros:
It is an excellent option for startup and middle-size companies. High integration of cross documents and sharing files between users.
Cons:
Some features from Microsoft Office are no compatible or available when you import these documents.
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An Essential Software
Pros:
Google Docs is my favorite. I use it everyday in some capacity--whether it is taking notes, collaborating with my team on a project, tagging outside organizations into a document, creating various informational sheets, etc. It works very well for our industry.
Cons:
My only true complaint I have is the formatting when printing. If this could be fixed to work more similar to Microsoft Word, then I would have zero complaints.
Google Docs
Comments: Google Docs is a free document management app with all the features that I could find in paid apps. It works well, I can export as PDFs or other extensions I need.
Pros:
The most I like at Google Docs is that it is a web app and does not need to be installed as software. Document management is made with Google Drive, which makes all the documents available from any device. Another great feature is the sharing, it can be easily shared with viewer or edit permissions, and more people can work on the same document.
Cons:
In my opinion, there are no cons to using Google Docs.
Google Docs For Schools
Comments: I have used Google docs for a very long time , its updated a lot , changes are well though out and little to no down time.
Pros:
The best points are the easy download in many formats old and new , very good for schools eith a mix of technology, as most do. Another great feature is the speed of search fuctions and the very easy drag and drop of documents
Cons:
I wish google docs had more options and tutorials for clients and wasmore insync with google classes , which i also really like using.
Best for collaboration
Comments: Considering the capabilities and price point of this software I would say it is my favorite to use especially since I collaborate with colleagues frequently. It is so easy to use or find tutorials that I never hit a wall when working with it.
Pros:
The simplicity and ease of use for single or collaborative documents make this software best to use overall. There are some key features I personally really enjoy but others may not find necessary.
Cons:
There is a lack of template options thematically and stylistically. I often try to find free templates elsewhere to achieve my goal whether it be using Chicago, MLA, or APA style to the odd holiday themed document.
Best Free Web-Based Document Editor
Comments: Overall, I love using Google Docs. I have moved most of my day-to-day collaborative tasks to Google Docs. Once the product is in the final version, I usually move it to MS Word for finer editing and presentation, but all the work on content is done in Google Docs.
Pros:
The interface is very intuitive, if you have used a word processor like Word before, you will find most things where you expect them to be. The system runs inside a browser and can function fully without any plugins, so it is almost entirely platform agnostic. Nothing changes from Mac to PC to Linux. Very easy to collaborate in real-time, editing together, making comments, adding people to make suggestions, assigning tasks. All of these are very simple to do. Integrates seamlessly with Google Drive and other Google products to make it easy to use/share.
Cons:
The app interface for mobile is not as intuitive. Compatibility with MS Word formats is hit or miss. Offline editing requires a plugin and is somewhat limited.
Google Docs Is User-Friendly and Secure
Comments: Overall, Google Docs is a superior experience to using other documentation type services. The best feature about Google Docs is its autosave and the ability to access it from the Google Drive app on my phone.
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I like how user friendly Google Docs are with generating a new document, spell check, word count, and autosave. I also like being able to access my Google Doc from my Google Drive anywhere through the Google Drive app on my Google Pixel phone.
Cons:
I can't retrieve previous versions of the document. For example, if I delete something and then want to go back to it, I can't because Google Doc doesn't save previous versions.
Google Docs the practical resource
Comments: My overall experience with Google Docs has been quite positive. I liked almost everything about it. The collaborative features make it easy to work on documents with others, and the ability to access and edit documents from any device is convenient. The wide range of formatting options and easy sharing capabilities are also big pluses.
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I believe the most appealing aspect of Google Docs is its ease of collaboration. The ability to work on documents simultaneously with multiple users and see real-time changes is incredibly convenient and conducive to teamwork. Additionally, seamless integration with other Google services and cloud storage functionality are highly valuable.
Cons:
I liked almost everything about Google Docs, but one thing that I found inconvenient was its limited offline functionality. While Google Docs does offer offline access, the functionality is not as robust as working online. It would be helpful to have more features available in the offline mode for times when an internet connection is not available.
Great for on-line/ documents creation and/ or collaboration
Comments: Excellent tool for document sharing and/ or dynamic and secure collaboration.
Pros:
The on-the-go collaborative features are easy to utilize. You can make sure the right people (access management) has the right access level (edit, comment, read-only) so they can meet the objectives. Not having to think "what is the right doc I should access?" is just great. There will be only one single document to access, and one single online version for everyone.
Cons:
It might be a bit complex to structure the text/ tab/ formats. As a user, it may take a bit longer than with the traditional MS Word.
Great Notepad for Everyone to Use
Pros:
Best platform to manager documents and have them coedited across teams, organizations. Flexible and understandable UI on top of easy online editing. Almost every user has years of experience or familiarity with the tool. Easily extends filemanagement via apps on other devices and even phones. A lot of integrations available with existing CRMs and other tools.
Cons:
Sometimes copies can become annoying and get to be created mistakenly or due to sharing complexity. The tool works only online. Some utilities are done in an interesting manner which is not straighworfard.
Google Docs For Ease of Use and Efficiency
Comments: I have used Google Docs for more than 15 years. I said goodbye to Microsoft Word in the early 2000’s. I use Google Docs in my personal and professional life daily. I’m grateful for this tech.
Pros:
Google Docs makes it easy to creat documents, share documents without email and be more productive and efficient with your time.
Cons:
If there is internet interruption this can be problematic. But the lack of compatibility with other programs can be the most frustrating especially sharing with someone who is not tech savvy or is not familiar with online software like this.
It help me note down anything without having a pen and paper.
Comments: It has changed the way I write radically; its collaboration, efficiency and accessibility features have taken writing to the next level. Google Docs allows me to easily translate ideas into text and all, whether I'm writing a school project, a professional report, or a creative writing project.
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Google Docs has completely transformed how I write and collaborate. Some of my favorite things are real-time co-editing with others, built-in commenting/suggestion tools, and version history that keeps track of every change, so nothing gets lost.
Cons:
This has a lot of great features, but sometimes is missing advanced formatting or layout options that you might find in other word processors.
Google Docs: The software that allows you to mange any and all your documents/files!
Comments: My overall experience with this software was great. I have absolutely no complaints and would 100% recommend this software to anyone!
Pros:
It's easy to use and it's 100 percent free. But it's not only a place to store, create, and manage all your documents and files but you can share them with anyone you need.
Cons:
There wasn't anything I didn't like about it.
Google docs is a strong accessible tool but formatting is falling behind other platforms
Comments: Google docs is a critical tool for company wide internal collaboration but the formatting is not powerful enough to contend with ClickUp or Notion.
Pros:
Google docs is so easy to implement across a company because of the familiarity of the tool and also the company-wide access to google suite. The implementation is so easy and the cost, compared to other tools, is very affordable. The ability to make edits to be suggested is a strong feature and collaboration/commenting is powerful.
Cons:
The formatting of Google is really falling behind platforms like Notion or ClickUp. With these modern doc tools you have the / button which pulls up an extensive list of commands making formatting incredibly easy. In addition, you can easily embed videos and other embeds into tools like Notion. I have found it very frustrating after becoming proficient on tools like ClickUp docs and Notion.
Google Docs important review
Comments: This platform is easy to use for any purpose. Also, you can easily share it with people and safely.
Pros:
The most important feature that I like about this platform, that you can easily edit any document and the original one stays as it is.
Cons:
There are some features that are missing in this platform such as, the the feature of taking many steps to edit other documents.
Google Docs: A Universal Document Processor World Wide
Comments: My overall experience with Google Docs is Great. I use it for more than five years. Until now, I am still a fan of it.
Pros:
What I like most Google Docs is its simplicity without compromizing advanced features.
Cons:
The only cons I find is you often need an internet to use it.