Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Doc Tools, a Google Add-On for Google Docs

Doc Tools is a set of single-click tools that let you perform a number of varied actions while working in your text.



You can perform a few "quick" actions from the drop down by highlighting the text and selecting a feature:

- Arrange your table rows or list items in ascending or descending alphabetical order. 
- Convert numbers to words or vice versa
- Quickly change the case of your words, in multiple different formats:
     - change it to all uppercase or lowercase 
     - capitalize each word
     - capitalize each sentence 
     - toggle case 









Or, you can have a side bar of actions by selecting Start from the drop down:
- Increase and Decrease font until you find the right size
- Highlight important information
- Arrange your table rows or list items in ascending or descending alphabetical order. 
- Convert numbers to words or vice versa
- Quickly change the case of your words, in multiple different formats: 
     - change it to all uppercase or lowercase 
     - capitalize each word
     - capitalize each sentence 
     - toggle case 


                             

Tuesday, July 18, 2017

formLimiter

formLimiter lets you automatically set Google Forms to stop accepting responses after a maximum number of responses has been reached or at a specific date and time.  This add-on is great for time-based assignments or for registrations with limited seats or availability.








It is easy to setup.  Simply launch the add-on, set the limit type, and save.

The Limit types are:

  • Specific date and time
    • Timer will shut off form on the specified date and time, down to the minute.
  • Maximum number of responses
    • Form shuts off once the set limit has been reached. 
             







Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Google Forms Notifications

I love Google Forms!  It is great for quizzes or surveys.  It is great for quick responses from students and staff.  I don't love that I have to check it all the time to see if anyone has responded.  Until now...

Google Forms has made a recent update.  You can get notifications when someone fills out the form, directly to your e-mail, no add-on required.

Within the Form, go to the Responses tab.  Open the 3 dots.  Select, "Get email notifications for new responses".








Quick, easy, Wonderful!!

Thursday, July 6, 2017

Happy 4th of July

My apologies bloggers.

I did not get a blog post written before the holiday and have had very limited time this week.  

I hope everyone was able to enjoy Independence Day, some fireworks, and maybe a picnic.

Type Fireworks into the ChromeWeb Store and check out some of the themes that are available.