POLS 240: Taylor, K. (Fall 2025): Using Google Docs and Microsoft Word
Understanding web-based word processors
Web-based word processors are online applications that allow you to create word documents in web spaces. Not only can you create work of your own, web-based word processors also allow for collaboration between multiple people in one document, making them a great space to do group work that allows for flexibility of time and place. The resources on this page will explain how to use two of the most-used web-based word processors: Google Docs and Microsoft Word.*
*Note: Microsoft word also has a non-web-based application (this is the Word you access from the desktop of your computer), which does not have live collaborative capabilities. Make sure to create a web-based document to be able to share and collaborate.
Google Docs training from Google
Google Docs: Video tutorial
Microsoft Word training from Microsoft
Microsoft Word: Video tutorial
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