Do you like using Google Docs?

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One of the computer courses I'm taking requires using Google Docs for assignments. We use it for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, etc.

I'm used to using MS Office, so that's what I compare it to. It has pros and cons.

If you use Google Docs, what do you think of it? Do you like it?
 
I've used it before. It's a simpler office suite than MS Office. Pared down features, but still fairly capable.

I don't mind it. I still use an office suit on my laptop -- LibreOffice, rather than using Google Docs.

You can also use Google Docs to upload some files and share them with other people who have a Google account, or even to make the file publicly available.

I suppose it depends on what you want to do with it. I've heard of someone who was using it to write their novel from any computer.

Any data on Google Docs is "in the cloud," so that's something to keep in mind.
 
Google Docs are okay but I used that temporarily when I didn't have MS Office at beginning of college.

I prefer MS Office or iWork because of more features.
 
I use both.

Google doc for on the go that I can sync with my tablet. Usually spreadsheets, documents from gmail, sometimes extra files. Google docs is also very useful for sharing files between people, especially shared spreadsheets people can update information or formulas.

Office is used for professional things that need to be turned in and formatted for paper copies.

With android devices, there are a few apps that sync it for you easily -
Google Drive - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.docs&hl=en
Google Docs - comes preinstalled with some stock devices.
 
Reba said:
One of the computer courses I'm taking requires using Google Docs for assignments. We use it for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, etc.

I'm used to using MS Office, so that's what I compare it to. It has pros and cons.

If you use Google Docs, what do you think of it? Do you like it?
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pros - anywhere, anytime. free. no installation needed.
cons - needs internet.
 
The template docs are useful, especially when modifying one initially using as a starting point. Definitely saves me time compared to creating one from scratch on Excel. I import them as pdf files so they can be reused as necessary.
 
I discovered last night that they don't convert 100%. That is, I had to make a Google Docs spreadsheet, and then download to the prof as an Excel file (that was the requirement of the exercise). When I looked at the Excel version, it didn't look exactly like the Google version. All the nice spacing and formatting that I did on Google looked terrible on Excel. I may want to re-do it, so I didn't turn it in yet. :(
 
Reba said:
I discovered last night that they don't convert 100%. That is, I had to make a Google Docs spreadsheet, and then download to the prof as an Excel file (that was the requirement of the exercise). When I looked at the Excel version, it didn't look exactly like the Google version. All the nice spacing and formatting that I did on Google looked terrible on Excel. I may want to re-do it, so I didn't turn it in yet. :(
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You can download MS Office for free via school IT website.
 
Reba said:
I discovered last night that they don't convert 100%. That is, I had to make a Google Docs spreadsheet, and then download to the prof as an Excel file (that was the requirement of the exercise). When I looked at the Excel version, it didn't look exactly like the Google version. All the nice spacing and formatting that I did on Google looked terrible on Excel. I may want to re-do it, so I didn't turn it in yet. :(
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spacing and formatting should be avoided because those are usually ignored. data is only what's important.
 
Foxrac said:
You can download MS Office for free via school IT website.
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I have MS Office on all my computers already. The course I'm taking requires we use Google Docs. So, I'm learning. :)
 
Jiro said:
spacing and formatting should be avoided because those are usually ignored. data is only what's important.
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Not in the class that I'm taking. Every step must be exactly right, and that includes formulas, formats, text, etc. I guess it's to show that we know how to follow the directions and how to do each skill.
 
Reba said:
Not in the class that I'm taking. Every step must be exactly right, and that includes formulas, formats, text, etc. I guess it's to show that we know how to follow the directions and how to do each skill.
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yike....... I hope you're not going to waste your entire beautiful day on this... :(
 
I haven't used it extensively but it's been handy for portability. I probably ought to look into it more to see the extent to which I can use it for school.
 
Jiro said:
yike....... I hope you're not going to waste your entire beautiful day on this... :(
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Oh, no, I'll work on it tonight. All morning I was doing yard work. This afternoon/evening TCS and I are going to Sunday School picnic fellowship in the country. So, I'll save the homework for tonight. (I stayed up late doing it also last night.)
 
Reba said:
One of the computer courses I'm taking requires using Google Docs for assignments. We use it for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, etc.

I'm used to using MS Office, so that's what I compare it to. It has pros and cons.

If you use Google Docs, what do you think of it? Do you like it?
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I love Google Docs and I use all files for jobs, resume, homework, etc.Easy SYNC my computer to google thru google drive.

One negative about limited features.
 
Our instructor said that the trend is to learn more about working to the cloud. I also know that Google and our college have a "relationship" which could be a little influence in that direction. There's a huge secret Google complex outside our community, and the Google people make themselves an involved presence here.
 
Working with the cloud makes it environmental friendly, future vision of going green if you are one of those folks.

The idea is that Processing Software and Print-and-paper methods are economically old fashioned, which we need a printer and floppy/CD/USB mediums (Anyone remember using MS Works on MS-DOS / Win 3.1 and the 5.25" floppies? :shock:)

The cloud option relies soley on the internet and syncage, with all our smartphones and tablets, desktops and notebooks these days - it's possible in the future we'll see less and less usage of physical material.
 
naisho said:
... (Anyone remember using MS Works on MS-DOS / Win 3.1 and the 5.25" floppies? :shock:)
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Yes, I do.

I also remember working with punched paper loops, and boxes and boxes of punch cards. :lol:
 
Reba said:
Our instructor said that the trend is to learn more about working to the cloud. I also know that Google and our college have a "relationship" which could be a little influence in that direction. There's a huge secret Google complex outside our community, and the Google people make themselves an involved presence here.
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ssshhhh..... don't ask. don't tell. that's if you want to pass this course :cool2:
 
Reba said:
I also remember working with punched paper loops, and boxes and boxes of punch cards. :lol:
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I'm glad I didn't have to take COBOL and FORTRAN back in your days. :eek3: It must have been a heck of an amount of work to go through the trouble.

I'm just glad the need for perforated paper is mostly dead. Too many :mad2: moments trying to rip the sides apart and end up ripping the paper or the ribbon printers going bonkers mid-print.
 
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