All Google Docs updates
216 updates to Google Docs tracked so far.
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2011-11-11Content & Collaboration
Ability to restrict file downloads for non-Google editor file types in Google Docs.
Google Docs has introduced a feature that allows users to restrict the downloading of non-Google editor file types, including .ppt, .pdf, video, and image files. Users can enable this restriction by selecting the file and choosing the option from the 'More' menu or by right-clicking a document in the docslist and selecting 'prevent viewers from downloading'.
Release: Rapid • Rapid: 2011-11-11 -
2011-11-04Content & Collaboration
New look is now the default interface for Google Docs and Sites on scheduled release domains.
The new interface for Google Docs, Spreadsheets, Drawings, Sites, and Docslist is now the default for domains on the scheduled release track. Users have the ability to temporarily opt-out and revert to the older interface for a few weeks before the change becomes permanent.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2011-11-04 -
2011-11-03Content & Collaboration
The new interface for Google Docs, Spreadsheets, Drawings, and Sites is now permanent for rapid release domains.
Google has made the new interface permanent for users on the rapid release track across Google Docs, Spreadsheets, Drawings, and Sites. While the interface is now the standard, users of the Docslist are permitted to opt-out of the new interface for a few additional days.
Release: Rapid • Rapid: 2011-11-03 -
2011-11-02Content & Collaboration
Preview available for a new version of Google Presentations with enhanced collaboration.
A preview of the new version of presentations, featuring faster collaboration and more features, is now available. Users can enable this via the document list by clicking the gear icon, selecting 'Document settings,' and checking the box to 'Create new presentations using the latest version of the presentation editor' in the editing tab.
Release: Scheduled • Scheduled: 2011-11-01 -
2011-10-06Content & Collaboration
The Google Docs app for Android has now been enhanced for tablet devices with Android 3.0+ (Honeycomb) and above.
With a new design, we’ve customized the look to make the most of the larger screen space on tablets. The layout includes a three-panel view, which allows you to navigate through filters and collections, view your document list, and see document details, all at once.
Release: GA • Rapid: 2011-10-06 • Scheduled: 2011-10-06 -
2011-09-15Content & Collaboration
The following features are now available: Format painter: and Drag & Drop images in Drawings.
The following features are now available to Google Apps domains: Format painter: Format painter allows you to copy the style of your text, including font, size, color and other formatting options and apply it somewhere else in your document. Drag & Drop images in Drawings: If you’re using the latest version of Chrome, Safari, or Firefox, you can now drag an image from your desktop and drop it directly in the drawing canvas.
Release: GA • Rapid: 2011-09-15 • Scheduled: 2011-09-15 -
2011-09-13Content & Collaboration
Comment-only access when sharing in Google Documents is now available to Google Apps domains.
This means you can let people view and add comments to your documents without giving them edit access.
Release: Both • Rapid: 2011-09-13 • Scheduled: 2011-09-13 -
2011-08-25Content & Collaboration
The Google Docs app for Android now allows you to take pictures with your phone and insert them into a Google document using the new Web Clipboard feature.
The Google Docs app for Android now allows you to take pictures with your phone and insert them into a Google document using the new Web Clipboard feature. The app is also now available in 45 additional languages.
Release: GA • Rapid: 2011-08-25 • Scheduled: 2011-08-25 -
2011-07-22Content & Collaboration
We recently updated the look of Google Docs for mobile browsers and added the ability to sort, narrow, and share multiple docs in your mobile docs list.
We recently updated the look of Google Docs for mobile browsers and added the ability to sort, narrow, and share multiple docs in your mobile docs list.
Release: GA • Rapid: 2011-07-22 • Scheduled: 2011-07-22 -
2009-08-17Content & Collaboration
Allow groups to edit or view individual documents, spreadsheets, presentations, or files.
Users can now share Google Docs, spreadsheets, presentations, and files with entire groups. To do this, select 'Share', choose 'Invite people...', and enter the group's email address to grant edit or view permissions.
Release: Rapid • Rapid: 2009-08-17 -
2009-08-13Content & Collaboration
Snap to grid in Google Docs presentations
Google Docs presentations now include a 'Snap to grid' feature that allows users to easily auto-align text, images, shapes, and tables within their slides. This feature is enabled by default and can be toggled via the 'Arrange' menu.
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2009-07-22Other
Automatic play mode for embedded presentations
Google Docs presentations now support an automatic play mode for presentations that are embedded.
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2009-07-22Other
Add and edit tables in Google Docs presentations
Users can now add and edit tables within Google Docs presentations by selecting 'Table' from the menu bar.
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2009-07-16Content & Collaboration
New search operators introduced for Google Docs.
Google Docs has introduced new search operators to make it easier for users to search for and locate files within their docs list.
Release: Both -
2009-07-16Content & Collaboration
Consolidated sharing menu and 'Shared with...' list added to Google Docs list.
Google Docs has updated the docs list to include 'Shared with...' functionality under search options. A new consolidated sharing menu allows users to manage all sharing settings directly from the Docs list in a single dialog.
Release: Both