If you need your documents accessible at anytime and anywhere while you are on the go, this online productivity software by Google is for you.
Google Docs does not require a download for users to start writing their next novel or start working on a spreadsheet - all you need is a Google or Gmail account. Once logged in, users can start creating documents, spreadsheets or presentations.
The programs offer basic functions, with an interface that looks like an online blog entry page or website customisation tool compared to a program. Features and tools are in general pretty basic as well.
The word processor only has 12 fonts, and functions don't go beyond the usual suspects of being able to bold and italicise text, adding comments and links, and creating simple tables. Spreadsheets though, are pretty impressive, with a huge list of formulas to choose from.
Since everything's online, you don't have to worry about transferring files from one computer to another to get the latest version. If you happen to have existing files on a computer that you want to work with online, Google Docs allows you to upload them, and downloads work the same way as well.
It might contain fewer features and a less impressive interface compared to the other free software, but Google Docs does have its merits. Its winning edge is the fact that you can create access and update all your files from any location as long as you have a computer and an internet connection. For people who are constantly on the move, or work with more than one computer, this accessibility is invaluable.
