Google Docs Tabs Kyle Kucharski/ZDNET
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Google Docs has become the universal document collaboration platform.
Features such as Voice Typing, Smart Chips, and Version History surpass most word processors, but many have never used them.
In this guide, I share over 25 useful tips for Google Docs to help you streamline your workflow.
Google Docs has been part of my life for nearly two decades. I remember when it first launched back in 2006 -- I was still in high school, and I haven't stopped using it since. Being able to access a full-feature word processor from any computer in the world felt revolutionary then and its usefulness is still relevant today.
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Most people are familiar with the basics of the platform, but I bet you don't know most of its features. Google Docs is packed with tools that even longtime users miss. To help you out, I've compiled over 25 Google Docs tips and tricks to help you work faster, stay organized, and collaborate more effectively.
Because there are so many, I've broken things down to six separate categories:
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