New Features on Google Docs

January 25th, 2008 · 7 Comments · google

Converting Docs to PDF files, is something most offices do. Well, even I had an instance today. ( we had to convert JPEG to PDF though ). So, a “convert to pdf” option is a must for a word processor. Its tough to implement something like that on an online solution. However, Google Docs team has just added the feature. Here are the new features added.

Save as PDF, for when you really need to download your presentation as a file.

PDF-based printing options (save trees and ink!). Go to File->Print, select how many slides you’d like on a page (up to 12), and preview your choice.

Vector shapes, for your basic diagramming and drawing needs. Use block arrows to point out what’s important, or say something in a call-out bubble.

I am going to start using Google Docs at work. So you should see some more posts on Google Docs, including a personal review, if possible. Google Docs, is something that I personally love to see getting more popular. Try it today ?

7 responses so far ↓

1 Ruhi // Jan 25, 2008 at 4:57 pm

I use Google Docs for storing some docs and it’s quite useful for quick editing. Being able to save them on Comp is an awesome thing. I’ll try it today.
2 dinsan // Jan 25, 2008 at 5:03 pm

@ Ruhi..

They had the feature of saving them on the comp, or downloading them in doc format itself .. just FYI .. just adding PDF now
3 Ruhi // Jan 25, 2008 at 6:49 pm

Yes, I know. The formatting of Google docs is not retained in MS Word or Excel format, which is a major drawback. So no point downloading it. Hopefully, the PDF file will be good.

Btw, do you plan to only blog about Google/Yahoo/AOL on this blog? Just wondering…
4 dinsan // Jan 25, 2008 at 6:58 pm

@ Ruhi

No, not just google/yahoo/aol … I will concentrate more on them.. I will have other stuff also.. anything of my interest
5 Ruhi // Jan 25, 2008 at 7:15 pm

LOL. All right.
6 dinsan // Jan 25, 2008 at 7:21 pm

@ Ruhi..

Is that, you are not quite liking this google bit
7 Ruhi // Jan 26, 2008 at 2:08 am

No no..nothing of that sort. I love reading about Tech stuff. and your blog is a one stop destination for Google news. I was just wondering if you’re trying to stick to a general theme, like many people do.