So you've either been paying for Microsoft Office for years or struggling to get by with Open Office when working with Microsoft Office Documents.
Most of us have been there trying to use something to open / edit that Word Document you need to complete. The usual methods are paying for Microsoft Office (every time you replace your device) or using a free tool like Open Office (but struggling with compatibility).
This is where Google has you covered in every department... Google Docs is FREE yes I said that FREE and available with every @gmail account or Business G Suite account.
What is Google Docs i hear you say? Google Docs provides an online version of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and a few other really useful applications.
Below is the direct comparisons:
Google Docs = Microsoft Word
Google Sheets = Microsoft Excel
Google Slides = Microsoft PowerPoint
Some of the Features worth remembering:
- No additional install as you can access it directly from Google Chrome/Edge/Safari/Firefox browser
- It works great on any device which means you get the same experience when editing a document whether you are on PC, Laptop, Apple Device, Tablet or Phone
- Super fast and very easy to use (looks very similar to Microsoft Office)
- Stored in the cloud by default so always available 24/7 365 days a year and is backed up automatically!
- Can be converted easily to .docx (word), .xlsx (excel), .pptx (powerpoint) and PDF within 3 clicks!
- Your existing word, excel and powerpoint files can be converted to Docs/Sheets/Slides for Free (recommended to get the best functionality)
- Unless you are using a very complex feature of Microsoft Office we would estimate Google Docs to be close to 100% compatible with features of Office.
If you're interested in learning more you know where we are!
POLA Technical Solutions
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