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What is Google Docs primarily used for?
What is Google Docs primarily used for?
Collaborating on projects and sharing them with others
What are the three access levels you can set when sharing a Google Doc?
What are the three access levels you can set when sharing a Google Doc?
In Google Docs, the _____ button is used to share a document.
In Google Docs, the _____ button is used to share a document.
Share
Google Docs requires manual saving of work.
Google Docs requires manual saving of work.
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What should you do if you want to stop sharing a document in Google Docs?
What should you do if you want to stop sharing a document in Google Docs?
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What is the function of @-mentions in Google Docs?
What is the function of @-mentions in Google Docs?
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What should you do if you want to let more than 100 people view your file at the same time?
What should you do if you want to let more than 100 people view your file at the same time?
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Study Notes
Sharing Google Docs
- Google Docs is an online collaboration tool allowing multiple people to work on documents simultaneously.
- You can share Google Docs via email or a shareable link and set editing permissions.
- Editing permissions include:
- Viewer: Can only view the document.
- Commenter: Can comment on the document but not make changes.
- Editor: Can edit the document, accept or reject suggestions, and share it with others.
- You can share a document with up to 100 users simultaneously with view, edit, or comment permissions.
- If more than 100 users need to access a document, consider publishing it as a web page or only giving editing permissions to specific users.
- To share a document with specific people:
- Open the document on Google Drive.
- Click the "Share" button.
- Enter the email address of the recipient. You can also share with suggested recipients if you use a work or school account.
- Select the access level: viewer, commenter, or editor.
- Add an expiration date (if applicable for work or school accounts).
- Include a message in the notification email (optional).
- Click "Send" or "Share."
- To share a link to a document:
- Open the document on Google Drive.
- Click "Share" or "Share."
- Under "General access" click the "Down arrow."
- Select who can access the file (anyone with the link, specific people, or people in your domain).
- Select the access level: viewer, commenter, or editor.
- Click "Done."
- To unshare or stop sharing a document:
- Open the document on Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, or Google Slides.
- Click "Share" or "Share."
- Find the person you want to stop sharing with.
- Click the "Down arrow" next to their name and select "Remove access."
- Click "Save."
- To remove a link to a document you own:
- Open the document on Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, or Google Slides.
- Click "Share" or "Share."
- Find the person you want to stop sharing with.
- Click the "Down arrow" next to their name and select "Remove access."
- Click "Save."
Collaboration Features in Google Docs
- Google Docs allows real-time editing with easy sharing and collaboration features.
- Use comments and suggestions for feedback.
- Use "@-mentions" to add relevant events, files, and people for dynamic collaboration.
- Google Docs seamlessly integrates with other Google apps for time-saving features like replying to comments directly from Gmail, embedding diagrams from Google Sheets, and sharing via Google Meet.
- You can also search the web and Google Drive for images and content directly from Docs.
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This quiz covers the key features and permissions of sharing Google Docs. Learn how to collaborate effectively by managing users' access levels including viewer, commenter, and editor. Test your knowledge on sharing capabilities and document collaboration.
