🎯 What's Changed
✅ Migration Complete!
Your transition from Microsoft 365 to Google Workspace is DONE:
- All emails moved to Gmail
- OneDrive files now in Google Drive
- Calendar events transferred to Google Calendar
- Contacts preserved and accessible
🔐 Your Email Didn’t Change!
Email: [first.last]@ballingerisd.net
You’ll use this account for all Google Services!
📱 Essential Apps & Their Purpose
💡 Pro Tips for Success
Microsoft Files Still Work!
- Google apps can open and edit .docx, .xlsx, .pptx files
- You can save back to Microsoft format if needed
- Use "File > Download" to export in any format
Collaboration is Better!
- Multiple people can edit the same document simultaneously
- See changes in real-time with color-coded edits
- Comments and suggestions make feedback easier
Everything Saves Automatically!
- No more "Ctrl+S" anxiety
- Version history shows all changes
- Nothing gets lost
Work From Anywhere!
- Access from any device with internet
- Mobile apps available for all Google services
- No VPN needed for most functions
💾 Google Drive
Sharing Made Easy:
- Click Share button on any file
- Choose "Anyone with the link" for easy sharing
- Set permissions: View, Comment, or Edit
- Use "Notify people" to send sharing emails
File Types Supported:
- Upload ANY file type (up to 5TB total)
- Preview 100+ file formats
- Edit Microsoft Office files directly
📄 Google Docs
Writing Features:
- Voice typing: Tools → Voice typing
- Smart compose: AI suggestions as you type
- Explore: Research without leaving the doc
- Version history: See all changes over time
Collaboration:
- Suggesting mode: Make edits that others can accept/reject
- Comments: Highlight text and add comments
- @mentions: Type @ and someone's name to notify them
- Live cursors: See where others are working in real-time
📊 Google Sheets
Powerful Features:
- 400+ functions (more than Excel!)
- Connected sheets: Link to databases
- Smart fill: AI detects patterns
- Charts and pivot tables
Time-Savers:
- Ctrl+/ for function help
- Explore for instant charts and insights
- Filter views to see different data sets
- Import data from websites and other sheets
🔧 Troubleshooting Common Issues
"I can't access my files!"
- Check you're signed into the correct account (@ballingerisd.net)
- Try incognito/private browsing mode
- Clear your browser cache and cookies
- Check if files are in "Shared with me" instead of "My Drive"
"My email isn't syncing!"