Tools to Get Started
These are some helpful hints I’ve learned using Google Drive with my
students.
Comment, Research, Link, and
Image
1. Comment tool❏ Highlight the content for comment.❏ Click comment tool in the bar, or❏ Right click and select comment, or
Ctrl+Alt+M
Other Features
★ Comment also features a “reply” option as well as a “resolve”
★ Comment history is saved, always.
Click or touch for an example.
2. Research tool❏ Highlight the content to
research.❏ Right click and select
“research,” or❏ Use the “Tools” option
in the menu bar to select “research.”
Ctrl+Alt+IClick or touch here for a tip.
Snagit extension on Google Chrome was used to make the images.
3. Insert link❏ Highlight the
content for link.❏ Right click and
select “research,” or
❏ Use the “Insert” option in the menu bar to select “Link,”
Ctrl+KURL shorteners
4. Insert image❏ Place the cursor where you want
the image.❏ Use the “Insert” option in the menu
bar to select “Image.”
Other Features★ Crop by double
clicking image once placed in Google Doc, slide, etc.
★ Add a border with the “Line Color” and “ … Weight” tools.
Click or touch for PDF
Or