How to Insert Placeholder Text into Google Docs

How to Insert Placeholder Text into Google Docs

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Other, Social Studies

KG - University

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This video tutorial introduces the use of Google Apps for Education, focusing on Google Docs. It explains how to insert placeholder text, a feature familiar to Microsoft Word users, using Google Docs add-ons. The tutorial guides viewers through installing the Lorem Generator add-on, generating dummy text, and inserting it into documents. It highlights the ease of using add-ons in Google Docs and provides a step-by-step process for generating and inserting text.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the new video series mentioned in the introduction?

Using Microsoft Office Suite

Exploring Google Apps for Education

Learning advanced coding techniques

Understanding cloud storage solutions

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Microsoft Word allow users to insert placeholder text?

By downloading a third-party application

By typing 'equals lorem' followed by parameters

By using a built-in add-on

By using a special keyboard shortcut

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a limitation of Google Docs when it comes to inserting placeholder text?

It only works offline

It requires a paid subscription

It does not support any add-ons

It cannot use the 'equals lorem' function

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step to install the Lorem Generator add-on in Google Docs?

Access it through the Google Drive settings

Download it from the Google Play Store

Go to the add-ons menu and click on 'get add-ons'

Open the document settings

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What customization option does the Lorem Generator add-on provide?

Changing the text color

Adjusting the document margins

Selecting the number of paragraphs

Choosing the font style