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3.10. Getting Familiar with Google Workspace

G Workspace, also known as Google Suite or

G Suite, is a collection of business, productivity,
collaboration, and education software developed

and powered by Google. The primary G Suite tools
include Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms,

Calendar, Google+, Sites, Hangouts, and Keep.

3.11. Google Drive

The newest cloud-based storage system, Google Drive allows
users to store files on their servers, synchronize files across

devices, and share files. In addition to a website, Google Drive
offers apps with offline capabilities for Windows and MacOS

computers, and Android and iOS smartphones and tablets.
Google Drive encompasses Google Docs, Google Sheets, and

Google Slides, which are a part of an office suite that permits collaborative editing of
documents, spreadsheets, presentations, drawings, forms, and more. Files created and

edited through the office suite are saved in Google Drive and can be downloaded to a
device in numerous formats especially which are compatible with Microsoft office.

Accessing Google Drive

There are a few methods in which we can access Google Drive. The easiest way is by

using the Chrome browser. In Chrome, we click on a new browser or a new tab, we will
be presented with the following page. From here click on next to your profile icon.

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