Compilation of Basic Features in Google Docs

Instead of installing Word to connect to the Internet, users can now compose text online without the need for Word installation. With basic features comparable to Word, Google Docs is a tool worth considering.

New users of Google Docs will find the keyboard shortcuts on this tool interesting. Mastering the keyboard shortcuts in Google Docs will make you fully proficient in this word processing tool. Both typing speed and tool operations will be faster, helping you save time. Additionally, the basic features in Google Docs will also make you feel more comfortable using this tool.

Compilation of basic features in Google Docs:

1. Text dictation on Google Docs

Trên Google Docs được tích hợp sẵn tính năng cho phép người dùng soạn thảo văn bản bằng giọng nói. Để truy cập tính năng:

Bước 1: Đầu tiên mở một file Google Docs bằng cách click chọn biểu tượng 6 dấu nằm kế bên avatar tài khoản của bạn như dưới đây. Trên menu hiển thị trên màn hình, click chọn Docs. 

Bước 2: Tiếp theo click chọn Blank (trống) để mở file Google Docs mới. 

Bước 3: Trên cửa sổ Docs mới, tìm và click chọn Tools (công cụ) =>  Voice Typing (nhập bằng giọng nói). 

Step 4: Now, on the screen, you'll see the microphone icon. Click on it to start entering text using voice.

2. Multitasking feature in the Google Docs app (only available on Android)

The Explore feature enables users to search directly within Google Docs without leaving the app. To access this feature, find and tap on the three-dot icon in the top-right corner of the screen, then select Explore.

Google Docs will display a list of suggestions, topics related to keywords in your document. To paste any content from the search results into the document, simply select the content you want to add and press Insert.

3. Dark Mode 

On Google Docs for Android, the search giant Google introduces a new Dark Mode feature. This feature is designed to switch the app interface to a dark color scheme, aiding in user eye protection and device battery conservation. 

To activate the feature, first open the Docs app on your Android device, find and tap on the three horizontal lines icon in the top-left corner, select Settings. 

Next, find and tap Choose Theme. Now, the screen will display a menu, here, find and tap Dark to enable Dark Mode on Google Docs. 

Tip: If you haven't installed the Google Docs app for Android and iOS, you can access it here to download and install the app. 

4. Clear Formatting 

In many cases, copying and pasting text from various sources leads to formatting errors and inconsistent font styles in Google Docs documents. To address this issue, the quickest solution is to use the clear formatting feature instead of manually adjusting it. 

Very straightforward, just click on Format => Clear Formatting. 

Next, choose any font you want to use in the Normal text section. 

5. Suggestion Mode

While working on a shared document, you can switch the Edit mode to Suggestion mode. This allows your colleagues to accept or reject the changes you made in the document. 

To activate the suggestion feature, click on the Editing icon => select Suggesting. Once the feature is activated, all your changes will be marked, and the Accept and Reject buttons will be displayed. 

Here is an overview of the basic features of Google Docs that you can utilize. Hopefully, this article will be helpful for users who are new to Google Docs.

In addition to these basic features, other useful functionalities like adjusting margins on Google Docs will assist you in formatting text. Refer to the guide on adjusting margins on Google Docs for a complete understanding.

Read more: How to Adjust Margins on Google Docs