Google+Apps+-+Student+Edition+-+Basics

=Create a new document.= toc Click the **CREATE** button in the top left corner of the screen. Choose the type of document you wish to use.

Document = Word Document Presentation = PowerPoint Spreadsheet = Excel

=Upload an existing document.= If you have an **exising document** you want to add to your account, click on the **upload button** that sits to the **right of the CREATE** button.



By default, Google will convert your file to the **Google Docs** format. If you want to just store the document without converting it: Click **Settings** Uncheck **Convert uploaded files to Google Docs format**

=Sharing your document with your teacher or other students= There are two ways to share the document with other users.

From the File List
Check the **box** next to the file you want to share in your list. Click the S**hare** button.

From within the File
If your file is currently open, click the **Share** buton in the top right corner of the document.

Adding Other Users to the Document
A dialog box will open that shows who currently has access to the document. Add the email address of the users you want to add in the **Add people** box. Make sure to **seperate** each e-mail address with a **comma.** Student e-mail addresses will follow the pattern **login@students.d94.org**. Teachers' addresses can be found on the school website.



=Adding Contacts to your Account=


 * 1.** Click on **Mail** at the top of the screen.




 * 2.** Then click on the dropdown list on the left side. It is labeled ** Mail .** Select **Contacts.**




 * 3.** Click on the **NEW CONTACT** button on the left side of the of the screen. Add contact information. The information should save automatically.