{"id":488979,"date":"2022-08-30T19:00:54","date_gmt":"2022-08-30T16:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/google-docs-features-to-help-you-ace-your-college-papers\/"},"modified":"2022-08-30T19:00:54","modified_gmt":"2022-08-30T16:00:54","slug":"google-docs-features-to-help-you-ace-your-college-papers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/google-docs-features-to-help-you-ace-your-college-papers\/","title":{"rendered":"#Google Docs Features to Help You Ace Your College Papers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a32b40f2b69e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/google-docs-features-to-help-you-ace-your-college-papers\/#%E2%80%9CGoogle_Docs_Features_to_Help_You_Ace_Your_College_Papers%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Google Docs Features to Help You Ace Your College Papers&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/google-docs-features-to-help-you-ace-your-college-papers\/#Research_With_the_Explore_Feature\" >Research With the Explore Feature<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/google-docs-features-to-help-you-ace-your-college-papers\/#Use_the_Built-in_Dictionary\" >Use the Built-in Dictionary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/google-docs-features-to-help-you-ace-your-college-papers\/#Add_Citations_and_a_Bibliography\" >Add Citations and a Bibliography<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/google-docs-features-to-help-you-ace-your-college-papers\/#Include_Footnotes\" >Include Footnotes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/google-docs-features-to-help-you-ace-your-college-papers\/#Open_the_Equation_Editor\" >Open the Equation Editor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/google-docs-features-to-help-you-ace-your-college-papers\/#Take_Advantage_of_Collaboration_Features\" >Take Advantage of Collaboration Features<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/google-docs-features-to-help-you-ace-your-college-papers\/#Leave_Comments\" >Leave Comments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/google-docs-features-to-help-you-ace-your-college-papers\/#See_the_Version_History\" >See the Version History<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/google-docs-features-to-help-you-ace-your-college-papers\/#Quickly_Email_Your_Classmates\" >Quickly Email Your Classmates<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CGoogle_Docs_Features_to_Help_You_Ace_Your_College_Papers%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Google Docs Features to Help You Ace Your College Papers&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-829396\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/shutterstock_431109490.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Young man studying in a library and using a laptop.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/student-preparing-exam-learning-lessons-school-431109490\">dotshock\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Google Docs can be great for writing school essays and other projects. From citations to research to collaborating with classmates, take advantage of these helpful features for your college papers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>Learn These Microsoft Word Features to Make College Easier<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Research_With_the_Explore_Feature\"><\/span>Research With the Explore Feature<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just like the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/711356\/how-to-use-researcher-in-microsoft-word-for-essays-and-papers\/\">Researcher tool in Microsoft Word, the Explore tool in Google Docs helps you locate sources and get your research done. Select the Explore button on the bottom right of the Google Docs screen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-829238\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ExploreButton-GoogleDocsFeaturesCollege.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Explore button in Google Docs\" width=\"650\" height=\"282\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When the sidebar opens, enter a search term at the top. You\u2019ll see three tabs for your results. So, you can choose Web, Images, or Drive (your Google Drive) to find the item you need.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-829237\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ExploreSidebar-GoogleDocsFeaturesCollege.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Explore sidebar in Google Docs\" width=\"239\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can add a citation as a footnote or insert an image that includes a link to the source. Or, simply select a result to read up on the topic. It\u2019s easy to research your paper using Explore in Google Docs.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_the_Built-in_Dictionary\"><\/span>Use the Built-in Dictionary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/397260\/how-to-check-your-spelling-in-google-docs\/\">correcting spelling, checking verb tense, or finding synonyms, check out the Google Docs Dictionary. You can look up any word and save yourself a trip to an online or physical dictionary.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Check Your Spelling in Google Docs<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Either select a word in your document and go to Tools &gt; Dictionary or open the tool from the menu and enter your word into the Search box in the sidebar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-829239\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ToolsDictionary-GoogleDocsFeaturesCollege.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Dictionary in the Tools menu\" width=\"365\" height=\"277\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll see everything you need to use the word correctly, spell it right, or get another word that means the same thing.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-829240\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DictionarySidebar-GoogleDocsFeaturesCollege.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Dictionary sidebar in Google Docs\" width=\"275\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Add_Citations_and_a_Bibliography\"><\/span>Add Citations and a Bibliography<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/440835\/how-to-find-and-add-citations-in-google-docs\/\">including your references in the text and in the form of a bibliography, Google Docs gives you the Citations feature. Go to Tools &gt; Citations to open the Citations sidebar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-829242\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ToolsCitations-GoogleDocsFeaturesCollege.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Citations in the Tools menu\" width=\"362\" height=\"270\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select your writing style from APA, MLA, or Chicago in the drop-down box at the top. Then, click \u201cAdd Citation Source\u201d to add the type and reference details for your source.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-829241\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AddCitation-GoogleDocsFeaturesCollege.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Format choice and source choice screens\" width=\"648\" height=\"405\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Save the citation and then insert an in-text reference easily. Hover your cursor over the source in the sidebar\u2019s list and pick \u201cCite.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-829245\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Cite-GoogleDocsFeaturesCollege.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Cite button for a source\" width=\"303\" height=\"254\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Once you have a citation in the sidebar, you can insert a bibliography. Place your cursor where you want the list and head to the bottom of the sidebar. Choose \u201cInsert Works Cited\u201d or \u201cInsert References\u201d depending on the writing format you picked.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-829244\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/InsertCitations-GoogleDocsFeaturesCollege.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Insert References in the Citations sidebar\" width=\"256\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Google Docs automatically inserts and formats your bibliography so you can continue writing without worry.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-829243\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Bibliography-GoogleDocsFeaturesCollege.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Reference list in Google Docs\" width=\"650\" height=\"231\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Automatically Insert a Bibliography in Google Docs<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Include_Footnotes\"><\/span>Include Footnotes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you have additional details or notes you want to include but not directly in the main content, use a footnote.<\/p>\n<p>Place your cursor next to the word or select the word in your text. Go to Insert &gt; Footnote in the menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-828831\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/InsertFootnote-GoogleDocsAddFootnotes.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Footnote in the Insert menu on the web\" width=\"334\" height=\"343\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll see the footnote number where your cursor was placed, and the cursor then <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ears in the footnote area for you to add your text.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-829246\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/InsertedFootnote-GoogleDocsFeaturesCollege.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Footnote inserted in a Google Doc\" width=\"537\" height=\"217\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Add more footnotes the same way and they\u2019ll be numbered automatically per page.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Open_the_Equation_Editor\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_4\">Open the Equation Editor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the paper you\u2019re composing is for a math class, you can use the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/436537\/how-to-use-the-equation-editor-in-google-docs\/\">built-in equation tool. This saves you time by providing the letters, symbols, and operators you need to enter an equation instead of hunting them down elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Use the Equation Editor in Google Docs<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Select Insert &gt; Equation from the menu and you\u2019ll see the Equation Editor bar at the top of your document.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-829247\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/EquationEditor-GoogleDocsFeaturesCollege.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"77\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Make sure your cursor is in the spot in your document where you want the equation. Then, use the drop-down boxes in the Equation Editor to select what you need for the equation. As you choose each equation element, you\u2019ll see it added to your document.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-829248\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/InsertEquation-GoogleDocsFeaturesCollege.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"440\" height=\"288\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When you finish, use the X on the right side of the Equation Editor bar to close it.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_Advantage_of_Collaboration_Features\"><\/span>Take Advantage of Collaboration Features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re working on a group project with other classmates, Google Docs has the features you need to collaborate. Start by <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/753171\/how-to-share-documents-on-google-docs-sheets-and-slides\/\">sharing the document with editing permissions and then use the following tools to work together.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Share Documents on Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leave_Comments\"><\/span>Leave Comments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Select an item in your document such as a word, sentence, or image and then click the Comment icon on the top right or in the floating toolbar. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/397601\/how-to-add-comments-in-google-docs\/\">Add your comment, use the @ (At) symbol to mention a specific person, and click \u201cComment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-829253\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Comment-GoogleDocsFeaturesCollege.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Comment in Google Docs\" width=\"650\" height=\"205\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Everyone with access to the document can see the comments. And as you take care of the notes or tasks, click the Resolve icon (checkmark) to keep track.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_tip\"><p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> You can also use the emoji feature for quick reactions to parts of the document and the comment assignment feature to delegate tasks.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"See_the_Version_History\"><\/span>See the Version History<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When several people are working on a document at the same time, it can be tough to recall who did what and when. You can select \u201cSee Version History\u201d in the File &gt; Version History menu to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/394447\/how-to-see-recent-changes-to-your-google-docs-file\/\">view all changes to the document.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-829252\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/FileVersionHistory-GoogleDocsFeaturesCollege.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"See Version History in the File menu\" width=\"595\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll see a list of dates and names, and you can select a version to view it. This does not immediately change your current document; it\u2019s simply a way to see what\u2019s changed and by whom. If you do want to use a particular version, select the three dots to the right of it and pick \u201cRestore this Version.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-829251\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/VersionHistory-GoogleDocsFeaturesCollege.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Version History in Google Docs\" width=\"650\" height=\"331\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When you finish viewing the Version History, click the arrow on the top left and you\u2019ll return to the document.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quickly_Email_Your_Classmates\"><\/span>Quickly Email Your Classmates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For a quick and easy way to get in touch with your classmates, you can email all collaborators for a document at once. Select File &gt; Email from the menu and pick \u201cEmail Collaborators.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-829250\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/EmailCollaborators-GoogleDocsFeaturesCollege.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Email Collaborators in the File menu\" width=\"588\" height=\"304\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A message window opens with your collaborators already included and the name of the document as the subject line. Type your message and press \u201cSend.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-829249\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/MessageCollaborators-GoogleDocsFeaturesCollege.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Email message for collaborators\" width=\"485\" height=\"463\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>This gives you a terrific way to check in with your classmates on the project without creating a separate email in another app where you have to track down their email addresses.<\/p>\n<p>For other collaboration tools, look at how to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/398789\/how-to-suggest-an-edit-in-google-docs\/\">suggest an edit, or specifically, how to track changes in Google Docs.<\/p>\n<p>With these Google Docs features, you can find what you need, cite your sources correctly, and work with your fellow students to create a paper that wows your professor.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>7 Time-Saving Google Docs Features You Need to Know<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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