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Spell Check Shortcut in Google Docs
Need to run spell check in Google Docs? Now it’s easier than ever. There is now a button between the printer and format painter to quickly check spelling. This will produce a panel on the right with suggested options. [Read time: ~ 30 seconds]
One Google Document in Multiple Folders
One File, Two Folders Sometimes, it can be beneficial to have one Google Document in two different folders. Maybe you are meticulous about organizing your files, but you have a file that could easily be in two different folders. This can happen when you are...
Google Docs Update – Columns now available
Well, I'm surprised by this one. Google Docs has seen a recent update that brings columns as an option. Now, you can format your Google Docs with up to three columns. Simply pick "Columns" from the Format menu item. *Note, select text to mix multiple and single...
Document and Calendar Sharing
Every once in a while, life provides opportunities to test our patience, our learning and our trouble shooting skills. We've discovered another of these opportunities. Essentially, we had a database file go asunder. This file syncs with our Google Groups. We were able...
Merge Cells in Tables
You can now merge cells in tables in a Google Document. This has always been a feature in Spreadsheets, but it is now available in Docs as well. This launch adds the ability to merge the cells of a table in Google Docs. Merged table cells can span more than one row...
Google Sharing
One of the powerful features of Google Apps is sharing. The rights that you can give vary from just letting people view something to making them the owner of the item. A question has come up over Folder Sharing. Here is the scoop: TL/DNR version: If you don't want...