November 16, 2008

Google Docs

I have to say the online word processor is a great idea.
No more worrying about finishing your project before the library computer timer cuts out; just work on it online, save it before you're thrown off, and then access it later on a different session. You can also collaborate with coworkers/classmates/friends on projects without having to see each other.
All this being said, Google Docs is not a very good program. I've used it in two different classes, one to post assignments on and the other to collaborate with teammates on a presentation and I was not impressed. The powerpoint portion did not format correctly and there was no way to have it take up the entire screen like a file could. And the formatting was very basic in the word processing portion. If a patron did use this for working on a project, I would advise them to just type it up in Google Docs and cut and paste it into Word before printing.
Overall, the concept is great but Google Docs doesn't deliver. Zoho Writer is much better and my pick.

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