Step 1: Create a document

To create a new document:

  1. On your computer, open the Docs home screen at docs.google.com.
  2. In the top left, under "Start a new document," click Blank.

You can also create new documents from the URL docs.google.com/create.

Step 2: Edit and format

To edit a document:

  1. On your computer, open a document in Google Docs.
  2. To select a word, double-click it or use your cursor to select the text you want to change.
  3. Start editing.
  4. To undo or redo an action, at the top, click Undo Undo or Redo Redo.

Note: To edit a document on a touchscreen device, like a Pixel Book, double-tap the document to start typing.

 Step 3: Share & work with others

You can share files and folders with people and choose whether they can view, edit, or comment on them.