Google Docs

Google Docs is a word processor that runs in a web browser. People write and edit documents together from any device, using comments, suggestions and action items to keep work moving. Edits are saved automatically with a version history.

What Google Docs offers

• Real-time collaboration — several people edit one document and use @-mentions to bring in people, files and events.
• Writing assistance — Smart Compose, spelling and grammar suggestions, voice typing and translation.
• Word compatibility — Microsoft Word files open and edit online without conversion, and PDFs can be imported.
• Add-ons — third-party apps such as e-signature and project tools open from within Docs.
• Offline editing — documents can be created and changed without a connection.
• Google app links — works with Gmail, Sheets, Meet and Drive.

Key facts

• Vendor: Google
• Security: files are encrypted in transit and at rest