First, go to your google drive How do i make a new document? Go to your google drive. Click on the red create button and select document.

A new, untitled document will open. The first thing you should do is rename the document by clicking on untitled document.

Then you can name your document and click ok.

How do I share a document with my teacher or another student? Sometimes, you will have to share a document with your teacher or turn it in via Google Forms for a grade. First, click on Share in the top right corner.

the simple way is to just type in the email address of the person you want to share with.

Make sure you choose the appropriate option from can edit, can comment, or can view. if you’re collaborating with a classmate, you’ll need to make sure they can edit.

if you want to limit who sees your document, make sure to click the top menu and choose anyone at Granite School District with the link can view, edit, or comment, you should use this option and copy the link if your teacher asks you to submit the link through google forms to turn it in.

if you choose More you have even more options to make your content public on the web. you shouldn’t use these options without the permission of your teacher.

How do I change the alignment of my text? Sometimes you want to center a heading or a whole portion of text. Sometimes you want to put your name and class period on the right. Many students think the best way to do this is to use the space bar or tab. In fact, there is a much easier way! Use the alignment buttons in the toolbar!

Left Center Right Justify

  How can I research using a side bar? Click on tools and choose research.

Type in your search and choose the type of search you want (quotations, images, etc)

You can drag and drop photos and information from the sidebar into your document. What are some keyboard shortcuts I can use?

See the full list here: https://support.google.com/docs/answer/179738?hl=en

here are a few basics to get you started:

copy Control + C cut Control + X paste Control + V undo Control + Z redo Control + shift + Z Insert Page Break control + enter bold Control + B Italicize Control + I underline Control + U Select All Control + A