Create and File a Project

The first thing we'll work on is how to use Google Docs like a word processor to create a new writing project. Then you can save it, name it, and file it away for later use, just like you'd do on your own computer. 

First, let's create a new project.
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To create a document:
  1. Click on "Create New," in the upper left-hand corner of the home page.
  2. Click on "Document," in the drop down menu.
  3. When the new document window opens up, start typing.

To name a document:

  1. Click once on the name field in the upper left-hand corner of the document window.
  2. When the new naming field appears, type in the new name and hit Return.

To save a document:

  1. Click on "Save," in the upper right-hand corner of the document window; OR,
  2. Wait a few seconds, and the document will save itself. Be sure to look for the word "Saved" in the upper right-hand corner before exiting the document window, or you might lose your work.

Now, let's file our new project away.
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To create a Collection (file folder):
  1. Click on "Create New," in the upper left-hand corner.
  2. Click on "Collection" in the drop down menu.
  3. A naming field will appear. Type in the name of the collection, and hit Return.

To file a document into a Collection:

  1. Check the box next to the document you want to file.
  2. In the task sidebar (right hand side) go to "Collections" and click on "Organize."
  3. Select the collection into which you will file the document, and click on "Apply changes."