3. create a fill-able document

We have all seen the interrupted line on a document that was intended to be a fill-able blank. Instead of having students, co-workers or parents type over a simple line, create an invisible table to make your Doc into an actual fill-able Document.

4. paste & match style

If you are copying and pasting text from another source, you can paste the text to match the font and size of the text you already typed in your Google Doc by pressing Ctrl + Shift + V.

Ctrl + C = Copy

Ctrl + V = Paste

Ctrl + Shift + V = Paste in the same format (font & size) you already have in your Google Doc.

5. use the outline feature to navigate a long document

On the left-hand side of your Doc, you might notice an outline. This handy tool captures your headings and creates an outline as you type your document. If you have running meetings notes, syllabus, etc., you can simply click on the headings to jump to that section of your document.

6. assign action items

You can collaborate with others on Google Docs (also works in Sheets and Slides) to assign tasks and action items. When you assign a task or action item, the recipient will receive a notification in their email.

7. voice typing

The Voice Typing tool can be useful for students or busy teachers! Click Tools and Voice Typing or Ctrl + Shift + S to enable voice typing, so you can dictate instead of typing. Check out this How-to document or the video below.

8. explore button

Search the web, images or your Drive, and add images, charts, footnote citations, and links straight from the Explore toolbar without leaving your window!

9. force a copy

If you are sharing a document that students or co-workers will have to make a copy of to be able to use, eliminate that step and send them a forced copy. Simply, delete the text in the URL up to, and including edit, and replace with the word copy.

10. google doc short cuts

Ctrl + C = Copy

Ctrl + V = Paste

Ctrl + X = Cut

Ctrl + B = Bold

Ctrl + I = Italic

Ctrl + U = Underline

Ctrl + K = Insert a link

Ctrl + F = Find a word or phrase

Ctrl + ? = Show all Google Doc Shortcuts