For hundreds of millions of users, Google Docs is in regular if not constant use. Behind it’s apparent simplicity—just open it up and start typing—there are numerous features and tools to explore, many of which help you tailor the app to your needs and can improve your productivity and your workflow.
We’ve picked out some of our favorites—and at least some of them should help you do more in less time inside Google Docs.
Dictate Your Text
Dictating documents doesn’t work for everyone, but you can at least give it a try in Google Docs: Open the Tools menu and choose Voice typing to get started. If you find it easier, use the keyboard shortcut, Ctrl+Shift+S in Windows or Cmd+Shift+S in macOS.
Click the microphone that appears onscreen and start speaking. You’ll see your words written out as you say them, and you can carry on typing if you need to make edits and clarifications. Click…
