Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Google Myth #2 Debunked - Google Docs doesn't have any clipart

On the contrary, Google Docs has it better! There are at least three ways that you can find pictures to use in your next document.

ONE: Insert Menu
In Google Docs, Sheets or Slides , go to Insert  > Images . There is an option to upload, take a snapshot or link from your Google Drive. In addition, you can search Google Images, Time Magazine or Stock Images for your photo!














TWO: Research Tool
In Google Docs, Sheets or Slides, go to Tools < Research. Type in your search parameters and use the Images filter to quickly locate your prized photo.  Then drag the photo over into your document!  Voila!

To narrow your search to images that are free to use, share, modify, even use commercially, click on the arrow below the search box to reveal the filter tools.


THREE: Open Clipart Add-On

For those who like drawings to add to their documents, there is yet another way to import clip art! Go to a Google Document and click on the Add-On menu. Select Get add-ons... option to locate the Open Clipart Add-On for Google Docs.



Search for Open Clipart and click on Free to add it.


Give the Add On permission to access your Google Drive.


You will be taken back to your Google Document. Under the Add-Ons menu you will have the option to search Clipart.

A pane, much like the Research Pane, will appear on the right side of your browser window. Enter your search terms there to find your clipart and drag from the window into your document to use!






















To read about the next myth about labels in Google Drive, continue to read here.

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