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Ledford, Jerri L.

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Indianapolis, IN : Wiley, 2007

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9780470109656

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Everything you need to know to get started using Google's free productivity tools is right in these pages. With a section devoted to each application, finding and using the information is easy. You'll learn to create documents, crunch numbers, e-mail with Gmail, build Web sites, share photos, track calendars, and more. Harness the power of Google Docs, Google Spreadsheets, Google Page Creator, Google Calendar, Google Notebook, Google Talk, Gmail, and Picasa and get your life powered!

Author Notes

Jerri L. Ledford is a freelance business technology writer whose work has appeared in Information Security Magazine , IT Manager's Journal , Network World , CRM Magazine , and many other publications. She is the coauthor of Google Analytics , also from Wiley.

Acknowledgments	p. xvii
Introduction	p. xix
Part I Getting to Know Google
Chapter 1 Buried Treasures	p. 3
Google Is More Than	p. 3
What You Can Do with Google	p. 6
What's Not Covered Here	p. 7
Chapter 2 Getting Started with Google	p. 9
You Need a Google Account	p. 9
Getting Around Google's Pages	p. 11
Personalizing Google	p. 11
Finding Google Applications	p. 13
Google Extras	p. 14
Part II Google Docs
Chapter 3 Welcome to Google Docs	p. 19
Why Use Google Docs?	p. 19
Signing Up for Google Docs	p. 21
Navigating Google Docs	p. 22
Finding Documents	p. 23
Additional Navigation	p. 25
Navigating Within a Document	p. 26
Chapter 4 Working with Documents	p. 29
Starting a New Document	p. 29
Uploading Documents	p. 29
Editing and Formatting Documents	p. 31
Using the Insert Menu	p. 33
Insert an Image	p. 34
Insert a Link	p. 35
Insert Comments	p. 36
Insert a Table	p. 38
Insert a Bookmark	p. 40
Using Separators	p. 41
Using Special Characters	p. 41
Using the Styles and Fonts	p. 42
Saving and Deleting Documents	p. 43
Moving On	p. 44
Chapter 5 Do More with Google Docs	p. 45
Collaborating with Google Docs	p. 45
Why Collaborate?	p. 46
Invite Collaborators	p. 47
Blogging with Google Docs	p. 50
Publishing Blog Posts	p. 50
Editing Published Posts	p. 53
Publishing with Google Docs	p. 54
Publish in Print	p. 54
Publish to a File	p. 54
Publish Electronically	p. 55
Moving On	p. 56
Chapter 6 Revising Documents	p. 57
Google Docs Revision Tools	p. 57
View Revision History	p. 58
Comparing Revisions	p. 59
Browse Revisions	p. 60
Adding RSS Feeds	p. 61
Moving On	p. 63
Part III Google Spreadsheets
Chapter 7 Google Spreadsheets	p. 67
Why Use Google Spreadsheets?	p. 68
Navigating Google Spreadsheets	p. 69
Navigational Structure	p. 69
Tabs, Buttons, and Links	p. 69
Sheet Navigation	p. 74
Keyboard Navigation	p. 75
Moving On	p. 76
Chapter 8 New Spreadsheets	p. 77
Starting a New Spreadsheet	p. 77
Opening Existing Spreadsheets	p. 78
Uploading Existing Spreadsheets	p. 79
Editing and Formatting Spreadsheets	p. 81
Adding Data to Cells	p. 81
Auto-Formatting	p. 82
Using Formulas	p. 82
Changing and Merging Cells	p. 83
Changing the Size of Cells and Columns	p. 83
Merging Cells	p. 84
Adding Visual Effects	p. 85
Saving and Deleting Spreadsheets	p. 85
Saving a Spreadsheet	p. 85
Downloading a Spreadsheet	p. 86
Moving On	p. 87
Chapter 9 Do More with Spreadsheets	p. 89
Creating Financial Spreadsheets	p. 89
More About Formulas	p. 90
Select a Formula	p. 91
Type a Formula	p. 92
Formatting Numbers	p. 93
Sorting and Freezing	p. 93
Creating Text Spreadsheets	p. 95
Moving On	p. 96
Chapter 10 Collaborating and Sharing	p. 97
Sharing Spreadsheets	p. 97
Removing Viewers	p. 99
Real-Time Editing and Collaboration	p. 99
Chat with Viewers and Editors	p. 99
Real-Time Editing	p. 101
Unsharing a Spreadsheet	p. 102
Printing Spreadsheets	p. 102
Moving On	p. 102
Part IV Google Page Creator
Chapter 11 Welcome to Page Creator	p. 107
Why Use Page Creator?	p. 108
Navigating Page Creator	p. 108
Moving On	p. 112
Chapter 12 Creating a Web Site	p. 113
Creating a Web Site	p. 114
Choosing a Layout	p. 114
Adding Pages	p. 117
Changing and Editing Links	p. 118
Adding Graphic Links	p. 119
Saving Your Pages	p. 119
Moving On	p. 121
Chapter 13 Editing Your Web Site	p. 123
Changing Your Site Layout	p. 123
Adding and Editing Text	p. 124
Headings and Text Structure	p. 125
Adding Color and Effects	p. 126
Adding Graphics to Your Web Site	p. 128
Moving On	p. 132
Chapter 14 Publishing Your Web Site	p. 133
Space Limitations	p. 134
Publishing Your Site	p. 134
Unpublishing Your Site	p. 136
Moving On	p. 138
Part V Google Calendar
Chapter 15 Hello, Google Calendar	p. 141
Why Use Google Calendar?	p. 142
Navigating Google Calendar	p. 143
Setting Your Settings	p. 144
Moving On	p. 145
Chapter 16 Using Google Calendar	p. 147
Creating New Calendars	p. 147
Adding Other Calendars	p. 151
Public Calendars	p. 151
Friends' Calendars	p. 151
Holiday Calendars	p. 152
Public Calendar Address	p. 153
Viewing Some or All Calendars	p. 153
Adding Appointments	p. 153
Inviting Others to an Appointment	p. 155
Create Event Option	p. 156
Using Quick Add	p. 157
Adding Appointments from Gmail	p. 157
Personalizing Calendars	p. 158
Setting Notifications	p. 159
Moving On	p. 160
Chapter 17 Even More Calendar Tools	p. 161
Using an RSS Reader	p. 161
Resetting URLs	p. 163
Embedding Your Calendar in Your Web Site or Blog	p. 163
Importing Calendars	p. 166
Deleting Appointments	p. 167
Unsharing Calendars	p. 168
Searching Calendars	p. 169
Printing Calendars	p. 170
Moving On	p. 171
Part VI Google Notebook
Chapter 18 Hello, Google Notebook	p. 175
Why Use Google Notebook?	p. 176
Navigating Google Notebook	p. 177
Default and Custom Notebooks	p. 177
Add Notes	p. 178
Using the Browser Plug-In	p. 178
Navigating Notebooks	p. 180
More Notebook Actions	p. 181
Sharing Your Notebook	p. 182
Moving On	p. 183
Chapter 19 Google Notebook Mini	p. 185
Locating the Mini	p. 185
Adding to the Mini	p. 186
Editing Notes	p. 188
Organizing Your Notebook Mini	p. 188
Editing and Removing Notes and Headings	p. 189
Moving On	p. 190
Chapter 20 Using Notebook: Full-Page	p. 191
Viewing the Full-Page Notebook	p. 191
Editing and Changing Your Notebook	p. 192
Rearranging Your Notes	p. 193
Searching for Notes	p. 193
Printing Your Notebook	p. 193
Moving On	p. 195
Chapter 21 Sharing Your Notebooks	p. 197
Which Notebooks to Share?	p. 197
Sharing Your Notebooks	p. 198
Managing Collaborators	p. 201
Publishing Your Notebook	p. 202
Unpublishing Your Notebook	p. 203
Moving On	p. 204
Part VII Google Talk
Chapter 22 Welcome to Google Talk	p. 207
Why Use Google Talk?	p. 208
Downloading and Installing Google Talk	p. 208
Moving On	p. 212
Chapter 23 Instant Messaging	p. 213
Using Google Talk for Chat	p. 213
Set Up a Contact List	p. 214
Chatting with Others	p. 215
Chat Logs	p. 217
Sending Files by Chat	p. 218
Chat to E-mail	p. 220
Moving On	p. 220
Chapter 24 Google Conversations	p. 221
Equipment Needed	p. 221
Having a Conversation	p. 222
Voice Mail	p. 224
Moving On	p. 225
Part VIII Gmail
Chapter 25 Welcome to Gmail	p. 229
Why Use Gmail?	p. 229
Navigating Gmail	p. 231
Getting Started	p. 231
General Navigation	p. 232
Gmail Settings	p. 234
Searching Gmail	p. 236
Moving On	p. 236
Chapter 26 Using Gmail	p. 237
Creating and Editing Messages	p. 237
Editing Your Message Text	p. 240
Adding Attachments	p. 241
Sending and Receiving Messages	p. 242
Receiving Messages	p. 242
Saving and Deleting Messages	p. 243
Starring Messages	p. 245
Moving On	p. 245
Chapter 27 Additional Gmail Features	p. 247
Filtering E-mail	p. 247
Using Auto-Responders	p. 251
Forwarding Messages	p. 252
Going Mobile	p. 254
Moving On	p. 255
Part IX Picasa
Chapter 28 Welcome to Picasa	p. 259
Why Use Picasa?	p. 259
Download and Install Picasa	p. 260
Navigating Picasa	p. 261
Standard Toolbar	p. 262
Actions Toolbar	p. 262
Search Options	p. 262
Library Menu	p. 262
Additional Actions	p. 263
Main Selection and Navigation	p. 264
Moving On	p. 264
Chapter 29 Using Picasa for Pictures	p. 265
Uploading Pictures to Picasa	p. 265
Organizing Pictures	p. 268
Editing and Adding Effects to Your Photos	p. 271
Moving On	p. 274
Chapter 30 Finishing Your Photos	p. 275
Printing Your Photos	p. 275
Sharing Your Pictures	p. 277
E-mail	p. 277
Blog This!	p. 279
Burning CDs or DVDs	p. 280
That's a Wrap!	p. 281
Index	p. 283

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