12 Google Docs tricks that everyone should start using immediately

1. Auto Replace Text

  • Save time and replace the texts, icons easily with text substitutes. 
  • Create short text that will replace with link. 
  • Never type handy links again.
  • Define once. Use forever!

2. Google Search within Document 

  • Copy Images, text, and links from google search without leaving the document. 
  • 10X Productivity!

3. Spelling and Grammer Check 

  • In seconds, resolve the obvious flaws in your writing.
  • Rely on writing assistance.

4. Download the document directly as a PDF 

  • Remove edit from URL and Add '/export?format=pdf'
  • Share this link with everyone you wish to get the PDF immediately.
5. Change Default Fonts 
  • Get rid of the default Arial fonts in seconds.
    • Click on 'Format' → 'Paragraph Styles' → 'Normal Text'. Select 'Update Normal Text to Match'
    • Click on 'Format' → 'Paragraph Styles' → 'Options'. Select 'Save As My Default Styles'
6. Draw directly from GDocs 

  • Want to add visuals super fast? 
  • Insert a new drawing without leaving Google document. 
  • 10X Productivity!

7. Access shortcuts directly with "@"

  • Avoid using the toolbar for selecting a title, header, etc.
  • Get Access to the List, Files, Media, and Dates.
  • Add Header, and Footer to the document in seconds.
  • This Search Menu is a blessing.

8. Bookmark for Quick Access

  • Bookmarks can be used to navigate to a specific section or page inside a document.
  • Use it to navigate faster and save 5x time!

9. Suggesting Mode 

  • You can provide suggestions for modifications to a document without altering the original content.
  • If the owner accepts your ideas, they will take the place of the original text.

10. Embedding Document in Email

  • Do you want to avoid sending a link or a document as an attachment to someone?
  • You may easily embed a whole document in the email body.

11. Smart Chips for better preview 

  • Insert smart chips in your Google Doc to include information about:
    • Other users with Gmail or Workspace email addresses.
    • Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides files.
    • Dates or Google Calendar events.

12. Insert Special Characters 

  • You may insert special characters like arrows, shapes, emoticons, and accent marks into your documents.
  • Navigate to: 'Insert' → 'Special Characters'


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