If you're familiar with the Google Docs editing experience on Android either on your phone or tablet, you'll know that it's kind of annoying. Instead of tapping a document to open it and begin editing, you're forced to open it and then to tap a pencil icon at the bottom right in order to start … [Read more...] about Google Docs for Android is making editing less annoying by cutting out the extra tap
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New Gmail feature lets you schedule meetings easier with “offer times you’re free”
Google is once again adding useful features to Gmail that make the things we do inside email just a bit easier and more streamlined. This time around, they are integrating a new feature that streamlines the process of scheduling meetings. It's a slick-looking approach for all Gmail users, … [Read more...] about New Gmail feature lets you schedule meetings easier with “offer times you’re free”
How to save images from Google Docs and Google Slides and use them elsewhere
I love Google Docs - I mean, I seriously love it. Ever since Google added Smart Canvas and Pageless view mode completely reinventing its web-based word processor, I've started using it for journaling among other things that I probably would have kept in Google Keep in the past. Anyway, despite … [Read more...] about How to save images from Google Docs and Google Slides and use them elsewhere
How to use the Google Drive ‘Approvals’ feature to streamline collaboration with your team
Google Drive has become a popular platform for efficient digital collaboration, offering a range of features that enhance productivity and teamwork. One such powerful tool is Approvals, designed to gather valuable feedback on your files before sharing or finalizing them. Today, we'll explore the … [Read more...] about How to use the Google Drive ‘Approvals’ feature to streamline collaboration with your team
Google Calendar will now let you set different working locations throughout the day
In the past, Google Calendar added a feature that let you set a location for your work day so that you could plan ahead. For instance, I like to write from home, from a coffee shop or Panera Bread every now and again to get some fresh air. This has helped me schedule my out of the house time … [Read more...] about Google Calendar will now let you set different working locations throughout the day
How to migrate your Facebook post and media to Google Docs and Google Photos
Facebook is a great way to stay connected with friends and family, but it’s not exactly all it used to be. Today, Instagram launched Threads, its new Twitter competitor, and other networks have long since surpassed Facebook in popularity. If you're looking for a more private and secure way to … [Read more...] about How to migrate your Facebook post and media to Google Docs and Google Photos
Google Chat is getting new tools to help you reply to messages faster, better express yourself
Google Chat is introducing a range of new features to enhance you and your organization's experience. These updates aim to help you reply faster to messages on the go, in meetings or when you're just super busy and to help you express yourself in new and appropriate ways. To be clear, we've already … [Read more...] about Google Chat is getting new tools to help you reply to messages faster, better express yourself
Google is bringing its excellent Workspace Calendar scheduling feature to One subscribers
Google is now bringing its awesome Calendar Scheduling feature to everyone, making it easier than ever to set up one-off meetings or grab coffee with a friend. This update builds on the appointment scheduling functionality that was initially announced in 2021 for Google Workspace Individual … [Read more...] about Google is bringing its excellent Workspace Calendar scheduling feature to One subscribers
Good news: You won’t have to track down Google Workspace file access requests anymore
Remember all of those times when you have someone in your Google Workspace organization request access to a file you recently created or shared? Even if you shared it with the correct email address, they often come back and ask you to approve their personal account out of laziness since they refuse … [Read more...] about Good news: You won’t have to track down Google Workspace file access requests anymore
Tables in Google Docs are getting new Quick layout options for easier placement
Formatting tables in Google Docs has always been kind of a pain. Targeting a specific aspect of the table and modifying it in a rich text environment where it wasn’t really meant to be to begin with (at least compared to Google Sheets, where it’s more appropriate) is really the issue. However, there … [Read more...] about Tables in Google Docs are getting new Quick layout options for easier placement
Five annoying Google Chat Spaces issues that need to be fixed immediately
As Google Chat and Spaces in particular gain popularity, boasting over 50,000 active users, we must be open to point out its shortcomings as a platform.While it’s a great tool that’s helped me structure my life and work beyond any other solution I’ve tried in the past, it’s not perfect. Whether to … [Read more...] about Five annoying Google Chat Spaces issues that need to be fixed immediately
How to create a Gantt chart in Google Sheets with the new Smart Canvas Timeline view
Are you tired of hearing me talk about Google’s new Smart Canvas features yet? Well, I like the sound of my own voice (or in this case, the sound of my fingers clicking and clacking on my keyboard), so I’m going to keep gushing about how great they are. Today, I’m going to show you how to use the … [Read more...] about How to create a Gantt chart in Google Sheets with the new Smart Canvas Timeline view
