Google Docs Course

Lesson 1 • Setting Up Your Google Account

Covers account creation, profile settings, and storage overview. Ensures every student has a functional workspace before proceeding.

Lesson 2 • Navigating the Docs Interface

Maps every element of the toolbar, menu bar, and sidebar. Students gain speed and confidence moving through the application.

Lesson 3 • Understanding Google Docs Basics

Introduces what Google Docs is, how it fits within Google Workspace, and its key advantages. Sets context for all subsequent skills.

Lesson 4 • Saving, Naming, and Organising Files

Explains autosave behaviour, manual version control, and Drive folder organisation. Prevents data loss and keeps projects structured.

Lesson 1 • Voice Typing for Hands-Free Input

Introduces the voice typing feature for dictating text and commands. Expands input options and boosts accessibility.

Lesson 2 • Find and Replace

Demonstrates locating text and making bulk substitutions efficiently. Saves significant time when editing long documents.

Lesson 3 • Typing and Cursor Control

Covers efficient text entry, cursor placement, and selection techniques. Forms the mechanical foundation for all editing work.

Lesson 4 • Spelling and Grammar Tools

Explores the built-in spell checker, grammar suggestions, and autocorrect settings. Ensures polished, professional output.

Lesson 1 • Paragraph Alignment and Spacing

Teaches alignment options, line spacing, and paragraph spacing controls. Proper spacing is essential for readable, professional documents.

Lesson 2 • Paragraph Styles and Format Painter

Introduces custom paragraph styles and the paint format tool for consistency. Reduces repetitive formatting across long documents.

Lesson 3 • Character-Level Formatting

Covers font family, size, colour, bold, italic, underline, and strikethrough. These are the building blocks of all text styling.

Lesson 4 • Using Heading Styles

Explains the built-in heading hierarchy and its role in document structure. Headings power navigation, outlines, and table of contents.

Lesson 1 • Inserting Images and Drawing Objects

Teaches adding images from multiple sources and positioning them within text. Visual elements enhance engagement and comprehension.

Lesson 2 • Headers, Footers, and Page Numbers

Teaches inserting and customising headers, footers, and automatic page numbering. Essential for multi-page professional documents.

Lesson 3 • Tables for Layout and Data

Covers table insertion, resizing, merging, and styling for structured content. Tables organise data and create grid-based layouts.

Lesson 4 • Columns and Section Breaks

Explains multi-column layouts and section break types for varied page designs. Enables newsletter and report-style formatting.

Lesson 1 • Naming and Managing Versions

Teaches naming key versions for easy retrieval and managing the version list. Named versions act as manual checkpoints.

Lesson 2 • Restoring Previous Versions

Covers restoring an older version and understanding the impact on current content. Essential for recovering from accidental deletions.

Lesson 3 • Understanding Version History

Explains how Google Docs automatically saves versions and what information each version stores. Builds confidence in document safety.

Lesson 1 • Real-Time Co-Editing

Explains simultaneous editing, cursor visibility, and conflict resolution. Students collaborate without overwriting each other's work.

Lesson 2 • Comments and Threaded Discussions

Teaches inserting, replying to, and resolving comments for structured feedback. Comments keep review conversations tied to specific text.

Lesson 3 • Notifications and Activity Dashboard

Explains email notifications, the activity dashboard, and comment alerts. Keeps collaborators informed without constant manual checking.

Lesson 4 • Sharing Documents with Others

Covers share dialog options, permission levels, and link-sharing settings. Proper sharing controls protect sensitive content.

Lesson 1 • Document Templates and Reuse

Covers saving documents as templates and submitting to the template gallery. Standardises formatting across teams and projects.

Lesson 2 • Bookmarks and Internal Links

Explains creating bookmarks and hyperlinking to sections within the document. Improves navigation in long-form content.

Lesson 3 • Smart Chips and Dynamic Content

Introduces smart chips for people, dates, files, and map locations. Embeds live, contextual data directly into document text.

Lesson 4 • Footnotes, Endnotes, and Citations

Covers adding footnotes, endnotes, and managing citation references. Critical for academic and research-style documents.

Lesson 1 • Workflow Automation with Third-Party Tools

Covers connecting Google Docs to automation platforms for multi-app workflows. Enables document creation and routing without manual steps.

Lesson 2 • Integrating with Google Sheets and Slides

Explains linking charts from Sheets and embedding Slides content into Docs. Creates dynamic documents that update from source data.

Lesson 3 • Google Apps Script Basics

Introduces the Apps Script editor for custom automation beyond macros. Students write simple scripts to manipulate document content.

Lesson 4 • Macros for Repetitive Tasks

Teaches recording and running macros to automate repetitive formatting actions. Macros eliminate manual repetition in high-volume workflows.