10 receptions productive work in text editor, Google
Web Services / / December 25, 2019
Many of our readers are actively working with office software, so it is not surprising that the recent publication of our receptions effectively with Word and Excel provoked such strong interest and intense debate. But let's not forget about the online office suite from Google, which is not less convenient to perform different tasks and is a real competitor to products from Microsoft. In this article I want to introduce you to some of the techniques of using Google text editor that is used in their work.
Search the menus
Office software are becoming harder and harder to find in the many menus and submenus the desired command. So sometimes use a special search string faster, which can be caused by a combination of keys Alt + /.
Call tips on the hot keys
Shortcuts - an indispensable tool for anyone who knows them and is actively using. And while you are still just learning the necessary keyboard shortcuts, you can use the handy hint that appears when you press Ctrl + /.
Getting rid of distractions
Sometimes the focus on the work is very difficult, especially if you are strewed notice pursues the flashing icons and sounds for new messages. For maximum focus is best to use a text editor in full screen mode.
To do this, disable the option "Show ruler" in the "View" menu and select the "Use compact controls." Thereafter, pressing F11 translate browser in full-screen mode, as shown above.
Removing formatting
If you copy text from another tab, and then insert it into your document, it very often happens with formatting that breaks down the whole look and structure of your text. To quickly bring the document in normal view, scroll to the desired area, and then click Ctrl + Alt + 0.
copy formatting
Another useful tool that will save you a lot of time - a copy formatting, hiding under the button with the image of the roller. It is useful to you if you use your own formatting, such as headers or citations. Not to adjust each time the form of the desired part you sample already available is enough to select, then press with a roller, and then select the site you want to apply the selected style. If you need to apply it to multiple sites, do a double click on the button.
insert links
One of the most frequent operations when writing a text - to insert links. You will be able to save a few seconds on each link, if you remember the simple combination Ctrl + K.
Automatic selection of links
If you need to insert a link, then you should select the correct word from a clever editor will try to handpick a link that you need. For example, in the example in the figure in the allocation of the word "Android" were immediately offered links to the home page and the corresponding page in Wikipedia.
Using templates
If you have to create documents with complex formatting, do not rush to do everything yourself. First, go to template galleryWhere you can find hundreds of different forms, invitations, menus, business cards, reports and so on. You may need something suitable, and will only have to fill the document with their content.
use AutoCorrect
In that case, if you often have to write articles using the same terms, abbreviations or titles, you can make yourself a list of AutoCorrect entries, which will eliminate the need to type each time one and the same. You can do this by opening the menu "Tools" select "Settings."
Use advanced search
Advanced Search is a special panel, which serves to search different information while working on the document. For her call, you can use a special item in the "Tools" menu, context menu or keyboard shortcuts Ctrl + Alt + R. It can be used without interrupting the work on the document, search for the necessary quotes, links, pictures, background information. I wrote in more detail about the tool in this article.
All of these techniques in this article help me a lot faster and work better with the text than I did before. If you have something to add to this list, then I am happy to take your advice on board.