Next Google Docs in 4 Easy Lessons starts May 23 online!

Are you in?  If you would like to move your computer work into a more flexible and online area where you can work collaboratively with others, then this is the class for you!
Google Docs in 4 Easy Lessons is all online.  All you need is a computer with a webcam  and microphone to attend.  Sessions cover file organization, documents, calendars, and presentations.  Click this link for more information and to sign up!  Next session starts May 23 at 5:30pm EST.

http://www.jeanthecomputertutor.com/home/google-workshop

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Gmail - more emoji icons

When you send Gmail, would you like to increase the number of emoticons that you can use??

To enable Extra Emoji, click on the gear in the upper right of the Google Mail window, select Settings, and click on the Labs link. Scroll down through the Labs (alpha order) to locate Extra Emoji. You can also enter "emoji" in the Labs search field to show the Extra Emoji Lab. Click the Enable radio button. Finally, at the top or bottom of the window, click the Save Changes button. Extra Emoji will be enabled and you'll be returned to Google Mail.

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Backup your files, clean up your computer and delete what you don't need!

·         Clean your keyboard. After eating at your desk, crumpling papers, opening boxes, who knows what junk and residue is in your keyboard? Use a duster to eliminate any nasty particles and buildup in your keyboard to make it look like new again.

·         Go through all your emails. . Take some time out each day to delete old emails and unsubscribe from subscriptions that you get that are no longer of interest!

·         Clean up your digital trail. Remember that blog you started, wrote a few posts for, then never logged in again? Make sure if an employer Google’s your name that all content is appropriate and relevant. Deactivate any old accounts you no longer use, although keep in mind that information may not be gone forever.

·         Delete what you're not using . Go through your phone or tablet and delete any apps that you haven't used in a couple months, so they're not taking up space on your device. Same goes for files on your computer -- delete what you don't need.

·         Backup your files. Make sure that you are backing up your files to an external hard drive or out to the cloud.  You will thank me later.

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How to convert Microsoft Word to GoogleDocs

In this short video I will show you how to convert a Microsoft Word document into a Google Doc.
I get asked this question a lot so I thought it would be helpful to show you how to move your Word documents into the cloud to your online Google account and use it in Google Documents.  It is really not that complicated.  Watch this video and please leave me any questions or comments you have in the comments below.

If you want to learn more about how to use Google Docs consider taking my new online class - Google Docs in 4 Easy Lessons.  Early Bird discount for GoogleDocs in 4 Easy Lessons online class ends Monday. Sign Up and Learn from the comfort of home! http://www.jeanthecomputertutor.com/home/google-workshop
 Peace,
Jean

Google Docs in 4 Easy Lessons

I am delighted to share with you an exciting new online class that I am offering called, Google Docs in 4 Easy Lessons.  Do you need some relief understanding how to use online tools to help with productivity and working with customers or other co-workers or family and friends?  Google has created an amazing suite of online tools to help you share documents, create presentations, use online calendars and get organized.

 This is a 4 part weekly series of 1 hour long workshops that I have offered previously only  in person.  In this 4 week series you can learn the basics of getting started with Google Docs - an online office suite of tools as well as an online calendar system that I now personally can't live without.  This class is all online so you can take it in the comfort of your own home.  We will meet together online and I will be there to help you all along the way.  All you need is a computer with a good internet connection.  I am limiting this first session which starts in mid January to only 10 students so if this is something you have been wanting to get up to speed on, now is the time to sign up.  I am offering an early bird signup price until Jan 1.  Please CLICK HERE to sign up now.

As we wrap up 2012, I am grateful for all the lessons and milestones that have happened this year.  I am also grateful for my family, friends, and you, my online tribe for your love and support.  May you take some time this week to relax and enjoy some space and time to recharge and renew as we move towards a New Year!
Peace in the New Year,
Jean the Computer Tutor

GoogleDocs: How to charge the side, top and bottom margins

When using GoogleDocs, a common question I hear is, "How do I change the margins on the documents?"

To change the margins: log into your Gmail account and click on the "Drive" at the top of the screen to get into your a Google Doc.

Click the "File" button, then click "Page Setup" to open the "Page Setup" dialog window.

Locate the "Margins" section. This section contains text boxes that allow you to set the document's top, bottom, left and right margins.

 

Click "OK" to save your changes.

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Send Webpage Link with Gmail using Chrome

This tutorial will show you how to add the "Send Link with Gmail" to your Chrome browser so you can quickly send a website link to someone via email fast and easily.

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