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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Word Processing | The use of a computer program (like Google Docs) to create, edit, and format text-based documents. |
| Default Font & Font Size | The preset font and size used for new documents. |
| Single Spacing | A line spacing option that fits the maximum amount of lines per page, with no extra space between lines. |
| Double Spacing | A line spacing option that inserts a full blank line between each line of text, often required for academic papers. |
| Make a Copy | Creates a duplicate of the current document in your Google Drive, which you can rename and save to a different location without altering the original file. |
| Download | Saves a version of the Google Doc to your local computer, with options to choose various file formats like .docx, .pdf, or .odt. |
| Version History | A feature that automatically saves every change made to a document, allowing users to view past edits, see who made them, and restore the document to a previous state. |
| Move | The ability to relocate the document from its current folder in Google Drive to another folder. |
| Underline | A text formatting option that places a line directly beneath the selected text. |
| Italicize | A text formatting option that slants the selected text to the right |
| Cut | Removes the selected text or object from its current location to the clipboard |
| Copy | Duplicates the selected text or object to the clipboard, leaving the original in place. |
| Paste | Inserts the content currently stored in the clipboard into the document at the cursor's location. |
| Paste Without Formatting | Inserts content from the clipboard as plain text, removing any original formatting (e.g., bold, color, or hyperlinks). |
| Share | Controls access to the document, allowing users to invite others via email or link, and set their permission levels. |
| New | Creates a new, blank document (or from a template) in a new tab |
| Open | Accesses existing documents stored in Google Drive or on your computer. |
| Increase Font | Increases the size of the selected text to the next available font size in the toolbar list (e.g., from 11pt to 12pt). |
| Print & Print Preview | Generates a view of how the document will look when printed and sends it to a selected printer. |
| Rename | Changes the name of the document, typically by clicking on the current title at the top left. |
| Decrease Font | Decreases the size of the selected text to the next available font size in the toolbar list (e.g., from 12pt to 11pt). |
| Page Color | Changes the background color of the entire document page |
| Font Color | Changes the color of the selected text. |
| Capitalization | Changes the case of the selected text (e.g., to all uppercase, lowercase, or title case). |
| Highlight | Applies a colored background "highlight" to the selected text, similar to using a physical highlighter marker. |
| Superscript | Formats selected text to appear smaller and slightly above the baseline (e.g., X²). |
| Subscript | Formats selected text to appear smaller and slightly below the baseline (e.g., H₂O). |
| Strike through | Draws a horizontal line through the center of the selected text. |
| Bold | A text style that darkens and thickens selected text |
| Bullets | Creates an unordered list where each item is marked by a symbol (like a dot). |
| Numbering | Creates an ordered list where each item is marked by a sequential number or letter. |
| Share | These are the permission levels for collaboration. A Viewer can only read; a Commenter can read and add comments; an Editor has full editing access to the content. |
| Viewer | These are the permission levels for collaboration. A Viewer can only read; a Commenter can read and add comments; an Editor has full editing access to the content. |
| Commenter | These are the permission levels for collaboration. A Viewer can only read; a Commenter can read and add comments; an Editor has full editing access to the content. |
| Editor | These are the permission levels for collaboration. A Viewer can only read; a Commenter can read and add comments; an Editor has full editing access to the content. |
| Left Alignment | Aligns text along the left margin. This is the default alignment for Google Docs. |
| Center Alignment | Centers text horizontally on the page between the margins. |
| Justified Alignment | Aligns text evenly along both the left and right margins by adjusting the spacing between words. |
| Right Alignment | Aligns text along the right margin |
| Shading | Applies a background color to a paragraph or table cells |
| Borders | Adds lines around paragraphs, images, or table cells |
| Find & Replace | A tool that locates specific instances of text within the document and can optionally substitute them with different text. |
| Select All | elects all content (text, images, tables, etc.) in the entire document |
| Table | Horizontal lines of cells within a table structure |
| Rows | Horizontal lines of cells within a table structure |
| Columns | Vertical lines of cells within a table structure. |
| Cells | Individual boxes created by the intersection of a row and a column in a table |
| Word Count | A tool (found under Tools) that provides the number of words, characters, and pages in the document or a selected section. |
| Image/Online Pictures | Inserts an image into the document, either uploaded from your computer or found online. |
| Word Art | Inserts stylized, decorative text that can be formatted with unique colors, shadows, and outlines. |
| Shapes | Inserts pre-defined geometric or decorative shapes into the document |
| Drawing | Opens a separate drawing canvas within the document where you can create custom diagrams, flowcharts, and drawings. |
| Charts | Inserts a visual representation of data (e.g., bar, line, pie chart), which can be linked to Google Sheets data. |
| Hyperlink | Creates clickable text or an image that, when clicked, directs the user to another location in the document or a website URL. |
| Headers | Content that appears automatically at the top of every page. |
| Footers | Content that appears automatically at the bottom of every page. |
| Page Numbers | Inserts automatic sequential numbering in the header, footer, or other specified location on each page. |
| Text Box | A movable, resizable container for text that can be placed anywhere on the page, independent of the main text flow. |
| Page Orientation | Changes the direction of the page layout between portrait (vertical) and landscape (horizontal). |
| Special Characters/Symbols | A menu that allows insertion of characters not typically found on a standard keyboard (e.g., mathematical symbols, foreign currency signs). |
| Margins (default size) | The blank space around the edges of the page. The default margins in Google Docs are typically one inch (1") on all sides. |
| Landscape | A page orientation where the width is greater than the height. |
| Portrait | A page orientation where the height is greater than the width |
| Spelling/Grammar Check | A tool that automatically identifies and suggests corrections for spelling and grammatical errors. |
| Undo | Reverses the last action or edit performed in the document. |
| Redo | Reverses the last "undo" action, reapplying the edit |
| Zoom | Adjusts the magnification level of the document view on your screen |
| Format Painter | Copies the specific formatting (font, size, color, bold, etc.) from selected text and applies it to other text with a single click. |
| Clear Formatting | Removes all manually applied formatting from selected text, reverting it to the default "Normal text" style. |
| Help | Accesses the Google Docs help center, tutorials, and support resources. |