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Google introduces a game-changing feature, allowing users to hand-annotate on Google Docs. News 

Google Docs now allows Android users to add handwritten annotations, encouraging creativity

Adriana Marais, ,

Google has introduced a new feature that enables users to hand-annotate on Google Docs using a stylus or their finger, aiming to improve the digital writing experience. This innovative markup feature is now available for Google Workspace customers, Google Workspace Individual subscribers, and personal Google accounts, but is currently only compatible with Android devices. The feature, which was released on February 27 to Rapid Release users and will be released as Google’s standard version on March 11, offers a choice of standard pen and highlight colors, including black, blue, red,…

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Where's the "insert funny and relevant GIF" option? AI 

Duet AI by Google Creates Emails and Documents with Different Styles

Adriana Marais, , ,

Google has provided additional information on the functionality of the Duet AI assistant, which will assist users in quickly creating emails and documents. Within Gmail, this tool enhances existing AI-powered features like Smart Reply. By selecting the “help me write” button, users will be presented with various options to aid them in their writing tasks. Select “write draft” and you can specify the type of message you want Duet AI to create. Google says the tool can use previous messages in a thread to make the draft reply more relevant.…

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If you use Google Docs in the mobile app, then you can face difficulties in deleting a page due to its limited functionalities. (Google) News 

Learn the Easiest Way to Delete a Page in Google Docs

Adriana Marais

Are you frustrated when using Google Docs and unable to delete extra pages? Occasionally, issues with your device, internet connection, or the app itself can cause unexpected problems, like being unable to remove blank pages. To eliminate a page in Docs, the fastest approach is to select the text and press the Backspace or Delete key on your keyboard. However, if a page lacks text and cannot be deleted, it may have a page break, which are lines inserted to initiate a new page. Another approach is to adjust line…

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Google Docs and Drive uses now getting this feature that will work if you have a Gmail account. News 

eSignatures Beta Testing Begins on Google Docs

Adriana Marais, ,

Google users will soon have a useful feature available in Docs. The company has begun beta testing the platform’s eSignature option, preventing people from using other doc apps to access the feature. This tool allows users to digitally sign documents and important letters without having to print and scan the document. Google introduced the feature to select users last year, but the beta version is now available for more Workspace accounts. Google Docs allows people to request a single electronic signature from another person that includes fields such as signature,…

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Know all about the eSignature feature that’s now available in open beta for Google Docs and Google Drive. (Google Workspace) Space 

Google Docs and Google Drive Now Offering eSignature Open Beta Through Google Workspace

Adriana Marais, ,

While not groundbreaking, the introduction of an eSignature feature for Google Docs and Google Drive is still significant news. Despite already being offered by third-party apps, the fact that Google’s G Suite has over 2 billion monthly active users makes this development noteworthy. Currently, users have to resort to printing, emailing, scanning, adding a digital photo, or relying on third-party apps to sign documents created on Google Docs. However, this inconvenience is set to change as Google Workspace has now launched the open beta for its eSignature feature. The feature…

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The tech giant has expanded its 'working locations' feature. News 

Google Calendar Enables Users to Mark Their Location at Certain Times of the Day

Adriana Marais, ,

Google has enhanced a preexisting function in Calendar that enables users to conveniently inform their colleagues about their whereabouts during different time periods. In 2021, the company initially introduced “working locations,” which allowed users to indicate their work locations through their schedules. However, users can now specify their working locations in Calendar for specific time intervals, ensuring a more precise representation of their availability. As Google announced in its announcement, working from different locations is common for those with a hybrid work environment. This feature can make it easier for…

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Utilise these top five writing tools to enhance your productivity. (Pexels) News 

5 Must-Have Tools to Enhance Your Writing Ability

Febin Mathew

Having the right tools is crucial for effective writing. Today, there are numerous online writing tools that can help you avoid spelling and grammar errors, as well as keep your ideas well-organized. To streamline the writing process, it is advantageous to compile a set of writing software that assists you throughout your writing journey. 1. Microsoft Word Microsoft Word is a well-known word processing program in the Microsoft Office product package. With a wide range of formatting options, it’s perfect for writing long documents with multiple sections or headings. If…

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These 5 best Google Docs alternatives will help find the perfect online word processor for you. (Unsplash) News 

5 best alternatives to Microsoft Word; From Google Docs to Quip

Adriana Marais, ,

Microsoft is primarily known for its offline Office Suite, but when it dipped into cloud-based products, it quickly showed how it could innovate. It allows you to sync your documents with other cloud-based services like Excel and Powerpoint, but it can also be used with their offline services. Provides real-time collaboration and co-authoring features for seamless information sharing. In addition, the user-friendly interface is useful for quickly finding the necessary tools. However, it is not the only document editing tool. In fact, there are many options, some even free. Check…

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Google is building use case for its AI applications in user-end products like Gmail and Docs. News 

Gmail and Google Docs get creative AI features, public testing started

Adriana Marais, ,

Google is bringing generative AI features to Gmail and Docs users, and this week it has begun public testing of the tools before rolling them out to all eligible Workspace users. Google has launched this testing in the US market where customers, businesses and educational users are invited to try the upcoming features. Google says a select group of users must consent to participate in the testing by signing up and can opt out at any time. What do generative AI features promise for Gmail and Google Docs users? Google…

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