当谈到编辑文档的共享工作区时，Google Docs毫无疑问位居榜首。从编辑到安全 - 一切都在Google Docs中得到充分证明。如果您不熟悉此编辑和协作工具，这里有一些Google 文档提示和技巧(Google Docs tips and tricks )，可让您在共享工作区中更好地工作。
Google 文档提示和技巧
对于新用户和现有用户，这里有一些最有用的Google 文档(Google Docs)提示、技巧和教程，它们将帮助您更好地编辑和编写文档。
1]编辑图像
如果您不熟悉可用的许多不同的图像编辑工具(image editing tools)，您可以简单地选择Google Docs，因为它可以让您添加各种效果并调整其大小。可以重新着色图像、调整透明度、亮度和对比度。所有这些设置都可以在这里找到：Format > Image 选项(Options)。如果要裁剪图片，请转到Format > Crop Image。
2]下载(Download)不同格式的文档
您可以下载不同格式的单个文档，包括 .docx、.odt、.rtf、.pdf、.txt等。请注意，如果您选择TEXT格式，下载后图像和其他格式将丢失。如果要下载文档，请转到File > Download为> Select格式。下载将需要一些时间才能自动开始。
阅读：(Read:) 如何将 Google Docs 文档翻译成任何语言(translate Google Docs documents into any language)。
3]插入方程
如果需要插入一些数学方程式，可以在Google Docs中进行。您甚至不必从任何其他第三方网站复制它，因为有一个选项可以让您添加不同的方程式。格式将由Google Docs给出，您必须插入值才能完成它。可以插入代数方程、函数方程、积分方程等。只需转到“Insert > Equation”并选择要插入的一种格式。
4]插入评论
假设(Say)您用不同的语言写了一些单词，并且您想翻译它们以使那些可能不理解该术语的人受益。在这种情况下，您可以添加注释，以便其他人能够理解其含义。如果您想引用某些内容，也可以添加评论。为此，请在编辑器中选择一个单词或文本，然后单击“评论(Comment )”按钮。现在你可以写下你的评论了。
5]使用词库
词库帮助用户学习更多单词、查找同义词等。在使用(Thesaurus)Google Docs时(Google Docs)，您可以使用内置的词库，而不是使用任何第三方网站或工具。要使用它，请右键单击任何单词并选择定义(Define)“单词”。您可以在右侧找到上述所有内容。然后，您可以直接从列表中选择任何单词，并检查该特定单词的用法。
阅读：WordWeb：适用于 Windows 的免费词典和同义词库软件。(WordWeb: Free Dictionary & Thesaurus Software for Windows.)
6]用符号替换(Replace)某些字符
键盘上有许多符号不可用。例如，版权标志或商标标志根本不可用。如果您想使用这些符号，这里有一些提示。您可以使用（c）获得版权标志，（r）获得注册商标标志等。所有这些都是在Google Docs中预定义的。因此，如果您想为替换添加更多快捷方式，这里有一个简单的技巧。转到Tools > Preferences。在这里，您可以找到一个名为“自动替换(Automatic substitution)”的选项。确保选中此项。之后，您可以选择替换或相应地设置它们。
阅读(Read)：Google 表格提示和技巧。
7]显示修订历史
如果不止一个人在编辑一个文档，则很有可能发生冲突。此外，如果您想检查您的编辑时间线，您可以打开修订历史面板。在这里，您可以找到团队不同成员所做的所有编辑。从添加图像或将文本变为粗体 - 一切都记录在Google Docs中。Open File > Show修订历史。或者，您可以按Ctrl + Alt + Shift + H.默认情况下，修订面板会显示重大更改。但是，如果您想查看详细修订，请单击名为Show more detail revisions(Show more detailed revisions)的选项。
8]安装附加组件
附加组件(Add-ons)始终通过丰富其功能来帮助用户从任何服务或软件中获得更多收益。Google Docs也支持附加组件，可以直接从附加组件(Add-ons )选项卡 > 获取附加组件进行安装。一些最好的 Google Docs 插件是 g( Math )、模板库(Template Gallery)、目录(Table)、语音识别(Speech Recognition)、样式(Styles)等。
9]粘贴而不格式化
假设您正在从另一个资源复制内容。当(Whe)您粘贴它时，您将获得所有链接、格式、标题标签等到Google Docs中。如果您不想格式化，请右键单击Google Docs中的空白区域并选择粘贴而不格式化。(Paste without formatting.) 在弹出窗口中单击“确定(OK )”，然后按Ctrl + V进行粘贴。所有的格式都将消失。
10]将文档嵌入网站
有时您可能需要将文档发布到网络上。您可以使用电子邮件邀请某人、添加协作者、共享链接并将整个文档嵌入到网站中。为此，请转到File > Publish到网络 > 展开发布内容和设置(Publish content and settings)> 单击开始发布(Start Publishing)> 在弹出窗口中选择肯定选项 > 转到嵌入(Embed )选项卡 > 复制 iframe 代码 > 将其粘贴到网页的HTML部分。将文档嵌入网页后，任何人都可以看到该文档。
11]翻译文件
Google Docs可让您在不离开原始页面的情况下翻译文档。Tools > Translate文档下带有一个内置选项 ，可让您将文档从一种语言翻译成另一种语言。尽管它可能不像专业人士那样翻译，但您可以了解外语文档的概述。要了解有关 Google Docs 文档翻译(Google Docs document translation)的更多信息，请阅读此详细指南。
12]语音输入
有时，您可能不想写一篇文章，但无论如何您必须尽快完成它。在这些情况下，语音输入对您来说是一个方便的工具。由于它是一个内置选项，因此您无需 安装 Google Docs 插件(install a Google Docs add-on) 即可完成工作。要开始使用，请确保已将麦克风插入您的计算机。如果是这样，请打开Google 文档(Google Docs)并转到 Tools > Voice输入。同样可以通过按 Ctrl+Shift+S来触发。
13]插入手写签名
添加手写签名可为您的文档增添专业气息，有时也可能需要。好消息是，您可以借助Google 绘图(Google Drawing)中的“涂鸦”选项来创建手写签名。对于那些不习惯鼠标移动的人来说，这并不费时但很棘手。要了解 有关在 Google 文档中添加手写签名的(about adding handwritten signatures in Google Docs)更多信息，请查看这篇文章。
14]添加引用
您可能经常需要插入参考资料或注明您已包含在文档中的声明的原始作者。在Google Docs中，借助内置选项很容易添加引文或参考资料。您可以转到 Tools > Citations 并根据您的要求创建自定义参考。有关更多信息，您可以按照此详细指南了解如何 在 Google 文档中创建和插入参考(create and insert a reference in Google Docs)。
使用 Google Docs 可以完成许多其他事情。如果我们错过了重要的事情，请告诉我们。(There are many other things that can be done using Google Docs. Let us know if we missed something important.)
阅读下一篇(Read next)：Google Docs 与 Microsoft Word Online。
Google Docs Tips and Tricks everyone should know
When it comes to a shared workspace to edit doсumеnts, Google Docs tops the list without any doubt. From editing to security – everything is full proof in Google Docs. If you are new to this editing & collaboration tool, here are some Google Docs tips and tricks that will let you work better in a shared workspace.
Google Docs Tips and Tricks
For new & existing users, here are some of the most useful Google Docs tips, tricks & tutorials, that will help you better edit & write your documents.
1] Edit Image
If you are not familiar with the many different image editing tools available, you can simply opt for Google Docs, as it will let you add various effects and resize it. It is possible to recolor an image, adjust transparency, brightness, and contrast. All these settings can be found at here: Format > Image Options. If you want to crop a picture, go to Format > Crop Image.
2] Download document in different formats
You can download a single document in different formats including .docx, .odt, .rtf, .pdf, .txt etc. For your information, if you select TEXT format, the image, and other formattings will be lost after downloading. If you want to download a document, go to File > Download as > Select format. It will take a few moments for the download to start automatically.
Read: How to translate Google Docs documents into any language.
3] Insert equation
If you need to insert some mathematical equations, you can do so in Google Docs. You do not even have to copy it from any other third party website since there is an option that will let you add different equations. The format will be given by Google Docs, and you have to insert the values to complete it. It is possible to insert an algebraic equation, functional equation, integral equation, and more. Just go to Insert > Equation and select one format to insert.
4] Insert comment
Say you have written some words in a different language and you want to translate them for the benefit of those who may not understand that term. In such a scenario, you can add a comment so that other people can understand its meaning. You can also add a comment if you wish to reference something. To do so, select a word or text in your editor and click on the Comment button. Now you can write down your comment.
5] Use Thesaurus
Thesaurus helps users learn more words, find synonyms, etc. Instead of using any third party websites or tools while using Google Docs, you can use the inbuilt thesaurus of Google Docs. To use it, right-click on any word and select Define “word.” You can find everything mentioned above on your right-hand side. You can then select any word right from the list, and check the usage of that particular word.
Read: WordWeb: Free Dictionary & Thesaurus Software for Windows.
6] Replace certain characters with symbols
There are many symbols that are not available on your keyboard. For example, the copyright sign or the trademark sign are not available at all. If you want to use those symbols, here are few tips. You can use (c) to get the copyright sign, (r) to get the registered trademark sign and so on. All these are predefined in Google Docs. So if you want to add more shortcuts to replacements, here is a simple trick. Go to Tools > Preferences. Here you can find an option called Automatic substitution. Make sure this is checked. After that, you can select the replacements or set them accordingly.
Read: Google Sheets Tips and Tricks.
7] Show revision history
If more than one person is editing a single document, there is a high chance of conflicts. Moreover, if you want to check your editing timeline, you can open the revision history panel. Here, you can find all the edits done by different members of the team. From adding an image or making text bold – everything gets recorded in Google Docs. Open File > Show revision history. Alternatively, you can press Ctrl + Alt + Shift + H. By default, the revision panel shows the significant changes. However, if you want to check the detailed revisions, click on the option called Show more detailed revisions.
8] Install add-ons
Add-ons always help users get more out of any service or software by enriching its functionality. Google Docs also does support add-ons, whcih can be installed right from the Add-ons tab > Get add-ons. Some of the best Google Docs add-ons are g(Math), Template Gallery, Table of contents, Speech Recognition, Styles, etc.
9] Paste without formatting
Let’s assume that you are copying content from another resource. Whe you paste it, you will get all the links, formatting, heading tags, etc. into Google Docs. If you do not want to want the formatting, right-click on empty space in Google Docs and select Paste without formatting. Click OK on the popup and then press Ctrl + V to paste. All the formatting will be gone.
10] Embed document into website
There are times you may need to publish a document to the web. You can invite someone using an email, add collaborators, share the link and embed the whole document into a website. To do this go to File > Publish to the web > expand Publish content and settings > click on Start Publishing > select the affirmative option on the popup window > go to Embed tab > copy the iframe code > paste it into a webpage’s HTML section. The document will be visible to anyone after embedding it into the web page.
11] Translate document
Google Docs lets you translate documents without leaving the original page. It comes with an in-built option under Tools > Translate document that lets you translate your document from one language to another. Although it might not translate like a professional, you can understand the overview of a foreign language document. To learn more about Google Docs document translation, read this detailed guide.
12] Voice typing
At times, you might not feel like writing an article, but you have to complete it anyhow as soon as possible. In those situations, voice typing can be a handy tool for you. As it is an in-built option, you do not have to install a Google Docs add-on to get the job done. To get started, make sure that a microphone is plugged into your computer. If so, open the Google Docs and go to Tools > Voice typing. The same can be triggered by pressing Ctrl+Shift+S.
13] Insert handwritten signature
Adding a handwritten signature adds a professional touch to your document and also might be required at times. The good news is that you can take the help of the Scribble option in Google Drawing to create a handwritten signature. It is not much time-consuming but tricky for those who are not comfortable with mouse movement. To learn more about adding handwritten signatures in Google Docs, take a look at this article.
14] Add citations
You may often have to insert a reference or credit the original author of a piece of statement you have included in your document. In Google Docs, it is quite easy to add citations or references with the help of in-built options. You can go to Tools > Citations and create a customized reference according to your requirements. For more information, you can follow this detailed guide to learn how to create and insert a reference in Google Docs.
There are many other things that can be done using Google Docs. Let us know if we missed something important.
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