Sunday, October 27, 2013

some tips to work better with Google Docs

hi, all, I have collected some tips for better using Google Docs. would like to share with you.

Since Google officially changed Google Docs name to Google Drive and a number of updates have been introduced to improve its overall performance. One very recent update is an increase of cloud storage capacity to 15GB usable across Gmail, Drive, and Google Plus. It is quite obvious that Google is trying to outsmart its immediate competitor Dropbox and I think Google is successful in its strategy so far.

To make Google Drive stand out from the crowd, Google opened it to apps developers  and allowed users to select from a wide variety of web apps to integrate into their Google Drive accounts. With the integration of these apps, users can now handle their files and documents ways not affordable by any other cloud storage tool out there.

There're some interesting apps that are integrated into Google Drive.

This is how o install any of the apps below  into your Google drive :
 Head over to your Google Drive, click on create, then click on " connect more apps", then type in its name in the search pane and click on " connect "

Here is a list of some great apps to use with your Google Drive :

1- WeVideo

Collect RSVPs, run a survey, or quickly create a team roster with a simple online form. Then check out the results, neatly organized in a spreadsheet. Get answers to your questions Create simple or in-depth online surveys. Share them from a link, embed them on your website, or even right inside an email.

2- PicMonkey

When you install the app, the PicMonkey icon appears in Chrome's app launcher on the New Tab page, along with your other Chrome apps. So you can fire up the Monkey from here, instead of pinned tabs or the address bar. Go forth and photogrify!

3- Google Forms app

Collect RSVPs, run a survey, or quickly create a team roster with a simple online form. Then check out the results, neatly organized in a spreadsheet. Get answers to your questions Create simple or in-depth online surveys. Share them from a link, embed them on your website, or even right inside an email.

4- Lucid Chart

Lucidchart is an HTML5-based visual collaboration tool that makes drawing diagrams fast and easy. Work together with an unlimited number of others to create and edit diagrams in real time, with changes merged and synced instantaneously -- great for team collaboration and working with .
5- PDF Mergy

This WebApp provides a simple way to merge PDF files. You can either select the files you want to merge from you computer or drop them on the app using drag and drop. After that use drag and drop to bring the files in the desired order. The resulting merged PDF file will contain all Documents in the order as they appear on the screen. When done, press merge to initiate merging.

6- Hellosign

HelloSign takes paper out of the equation. You'll never need to print, sign and scan documents again! Simply open your file, add a signature (or text, date, checkmark, etc.) and let HelloSign do the rest. It’s legally binding and takes less than a minute.

7- Docusign

Now, with just a few clicks, you can send any document for signature right from Google Drive. Your customers need only a browser or mobile device to review and sign, and once completed, your signed agreement is stored back into Google Drive. No printing, faxing, scanning, and overnighting required!

8- Heap Note Teacher

HeapNote Teacher lets you easily organize your everyday work. You can manage your schedule, keep track of your students' grades, organize research and assignments.

9- HelloFax

By downloading the HelloFax App, you can have the functionality of HelloFax with any file in your Google Drive folder. Fax or sign any document in your Google Drive by selecting the “Open with HelloFax” in the right-click menu.

10- RealtimeBoard Whiteboard

The app provides you with an endless whiteboard where you collaborate in real time visually and freely, with no limitations. Add images and documents from your device, the web or Google Drive. With markup tools and mini-chats work on your projects and discuss in real time. Access the app wherever you are. That’s extremely helpful for business as well as everyday life.

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