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Google Docs
What Is Google Docs?
Web-based document editor platform designed to store, create and edit spreadsheets, use templates, create charts, comment on documents, and more. It allows real-time editing and secure sharing and offers features such as smart compose to help users write and edit Word files. The tool also helps convert docs to PDFs, track changes, and more.
Who Uses Google Docs?
Designed for businesses of all sizes, it is a document management system that helps teams collaborate, share, edit, chat, and comment across multiple files in real-time.
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Reviews of Google Docs

Couldn't Survive Without Google Docs
Comments: Google Docs is my most-used tool when it comes to day-to-day responsibilities at work.
Pros:
I couldn't survive a single day in my career without Google Docs. It is user-friendly, the collaboration options are better than any other platform.
Cons:
There are very few things I dislike about Google Docs. With the recent addition of improved tab options, any issues I have had in the past have been addressed.
Cost-Effective Word Competitor
Comments: For basic documents, Google Docs allows us to open, read, and write with ease and minimal cost.
Pros:
As a company, we are always looking for cost-effective ways to do business. Google Docs allows us to implement a word-processing function with minimal outlay.
Cons:
Google Docs is less feature-rich compared to Microsoft Word and only manages basic functions.
Google Docs - It is what it is and it does pretty well, what it does
Comments: Amazing that we have such tools at our disposal. We can work on almost anything, from anywhere, and collaborate with anyone in the world. Obviously Google did not invent this concept but they are the #1, the go-to. Its really revolutionizing the way we all work together.
Pros:
Just the simple fact that we live in such a time where geography doesn't make much difference at all when it comes to collaboration and teamwork, is amazing. I find myself being a big perfectionist in judging Google Docs negatively, instead of simply appreciating that we even have such technology.
Cons:
The loss of cross functionality between versions of MS Office and Google, whether it's documents or spreadsheets. It is admittedly pretty great for what it is, but it still isn't standardized enough, in my opinion. Downloading a doc/sheet created using google, into Office, often ends in file corruption.
Docs are great for real-time edits, collaboration, and tracking changes.
Comments: Overall Docs has been great for my own personal documents, for documents I need to share with clients, and for documents that require collaboration with a team. I like that you can share with different access rights - view only, edit, etc.
Pros:
I like that Docs can be edited in real time by multiple people and that you can track the changes people make. I also like that there's a historical record and it's really easy to leave comments and tags for others.
Cons:
It's hard to think of something I don't like.
Beats Microsoft Word- Everytime.
Comments: We love Google Docs- Super easy way to conveniently use and save documents. All online based, so no installation required, and not taking up space on your computer. I love it!
Pros:
Huge pro is cost. - Free to personal users with Google accounts. I have a Google Pixel, and using Google Docs on the go, is very convient. You can easily convert Microsoft word into a google doc. Auto Save in Online Feature- Is a must have.
Cons:
Sometimes when using google docs to open word documents, the spacing isnt quite right. But ultimately, Google Docs wins over Microsoft Word, EVERYTIME!
Great app and convenient
Comments: Very convenient and free to use if you have a Gmail
Pros:
I like the flexibility of this app and how it syncs nicely with my iPhone as well.
Cons:
There used to be a long workaround for inserting an image, but I think that has now been updated. Otherwise that was the only problem I had.
Amazing software
Pros:
Simple interface and interconnectivity to the web app.
Cons:
Easy to use drom almost any other software, freely and easily available
Works great like word
Pros:
Easy to use and just like word, can use for person or business
Cons:
The way they share the files to other places
Cloud based and easy to navigate
Comments: Overall google docs is my go to. I choose google docs over word everytime because it has the access of being cloud based and much easier to navigate
Pros:
I love that it’s especially a ‘cloud’. I can access any of my documents from anywhere on any computer with just my login
Cons:
I wish there was more font options and that it was easier to add tables and graphs
Love, love, love!
Comments: I have had nothing but success using this program.
Pros:
So easy to use. I love if you make a mistake you can undo it.
Cons:
I don't think there is anything I don't like about the program.
Oh crap!!!
Pros:
I love the fact that I can access Google Doc's anywhere. I also love that work is saved every once in a while without having to click on "save". Gone are the days of "oh crap! I forgot to save!"
Cons:
At first Google Docs was not very user friendly but most if not all kinks (that I know of) have been worked out.
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Comments: It has helped me run my business. All of my documents look professional and I have gotten a lot of good ideas from the examples and the templates they have
Pros:
The templates and the suggestions when putting a document together have been very helpful.They really do have something for every business situation
Cons:
It is very tough to speak with somebody.If you have a technical issue navigating through a problem is a bit aggravating.
Best folder and document management system
Comments: Google Docs is the best document keeper and creator. It has made it so easy for me to share folders with clients and collab with them on their work - totally recommend.
Pros:
It is so easy to share folders, whether that's adding others to it or sending people the link! I love how you can search the name of the doc on your search engine and it comes up! I think the best feature on google docs is how you can see real time updates from other people editing the document - it is so great for collaboration. And, I do not even need clients to turn in the documents to me - because I can see them! I also love how it saves all your changes live!
Cons:
I have been using google docs forever and have no complaints.
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Pros:
Google Docs is my favorite. I use it everyday in some capacity--whether it is taking notes, collaborating with my team on a project, tagging outside organizations into a document, creating various informational sheets, etc. It works very well for our industry.
Cons:
My only true complaint I have is the formatting when printing. If this could be fixed to work more similar to Microsoft Word, then I would have zero complaints.
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Google Docs - Great word processing tool
Comments: Google Docs is my word processing tool of choice. The ability to integrate with other Google tools and to share easily make it my clear number one choice.
Pros:
Google Docs is an easy-to-use word processing program. It has all of the needed elements to create and share a document of any size. It integrates seamlessly with other Google products. Sharing is an easy task that can be done for others to view or to collaborate.
Cons:
The downside of using Google Docs is that it operates the majority of the time in the cloud, so no internet access can be detrimental.
Google Docs
Comments: Google Docs is a free document management app with all the features that I could find in paid apps. It works well, I can export as PDFs or other extensions I need.
Pros:
The most I like at Google Docs is that it is a web app and does not need to be installed as software. Document management is made with Google Drive, which makes all the documents available from any device. Another great feature is the sharing, it can be easily shared with viewer or edit permissions, and more people can work on the same document.
Cons:
In my opinion, there are no cons to using Google Docs.
Life saving Google docs
Comments: I recommend Google docs to anyone that has any kind of files folders or documents of any kind and is on a budget because it's very inexpensive and compared to other doc event managers is definitely something I would recommend using
Pros:
Makes my life so much easier as far as customizable templates template generators the surge helps me find my files and my docs more efficiently and effectively and saves time other than have to do it manually one by one so it's definitely something I would recommend doing if you have an organized files and folders or docs and have a hard time finding them I would definitely use Google docs search options
Cons:
I didn't really find anything not to like it's very inexpensive so it's definitely also budget friendly
Very Good program
Comments: This led to the work being done faster and more accurately. The management noticed the amazing change and performance in the work and the work became easier and more advanced.
Pros:
Since I used this program, I prefer it a lot because it allows any sharing of my data. In a safe, easy and simple way, which led to rapid development in work performance. However, it has many helpful tools that you can use on the mobile phone as well.
Cons:
In fact, I can't see any flaws in it since I used it and it works so well that I always recommend it to my colleagues.
Google Docs review
Pros:
Its cloud-based platform ensures accessibility and ease of use across devices, enhancing productivity and teamwork. Effortless collaboration and cloud-based accessibility streamline productivity in Google Docs.
Cons:
some users may find limitations in formatting options or offline functionality compared to desktop word processing software.

Google Docs is the gold standard of team document creation
Pros:
Producing plays requires a huge amount of team work. Collaborating on cast lists, costume inventories, prop plots, set designs and more are made far easier using Google docs. It's so easy to have all parties able to work on the same document, seamlessly, adding comments, tracking versions and seeing who commented what using tags
Cons:
Offline editing gets a little tricky for those with multiple accounts but overall it's great
Google Docs: very useful to anyone.
Comments: I find it very useful for keep notes and writing. You can also design it as a quiz or questionnaire.
Pros:
Its absolutely free to use. It has an auto save feature so i never lose my work no matter what.
Cons:
Its limited in fonts and other features.
Esencial tool for a team
Comments: I use It everyday to work with my team fir mamy years now. I justo wouldnt gol back to other kind of doc editor.
Pros:
I think DOCs is a really useful tool that should be taught from school. Being able to work in the same document with a team or even with customers in real life is very helpful in productivity and creativity
Cons:
I think this tool is quite good the way It is
Google Docs
Comments: Overall Google Docs is the best alternative to Microsoft Word and is free. Is easy to use and document management is easy because all data is stored in the cloud.
Pros:
One of the most important features for me is that it is a webapp, is easy to access from any device without having software installed on all devices and paying more licenses. It works very well and is fast.
Cons:
When importing a Microsoft Word document, the formatting is gone; you need to format again in Google Docs.
Google Docs
Comments: Even if free and only web-based Google Docs works exactly as the paid version of other document managements/creatiion apps. It is integrated in Google Drive wich makes documents management and storage easy and secured.
Pros:
Google Docs is the free alternative to Office pack from Microsoft. Using web-based apps is great because all the documents are stored safely in Google Drive and are available from any device, sharing, editing and updating them when needed. Another great feature is that is easy to share and giving permissions for editing or viewing to other colleagues.
Cons:
Sometimes is hard to format the documents when they are imported.
Google Docs, an extremely versatile word processor.
Comments: Google Docs has helped me stay organized in ways that were just not possible before. It makes me more secure that my work will not be lost and if there is a problem, I can easily look at previous versions. This is one of the best products Google has ever created.
Pros:
I love that there is no installation needed. It doesn’t take up space and that is very important to me. It allows me to share my work seamlessly. Also, controlling who can make edits to a document with edit permissions is a great feature. Collaborations are made simpler as well. Finally, being able to access documents from anywhere, at any time, is a huge plus.
Cons:
Some of the settings and options aren’t placed where one would expect them to be, but there is a learning curve with any new product. There aren’t many cons.