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Check spelling in a Gmail message
October 10th, 2014 by Simplify Solutions
In the rush to reply to all the emails we receive, it’s easy to overlook common spelling mistakes or typing errors. Whilst Gmail does not have as-you-type spell-check built-in, it does have another little known spell-check feature that is useful. You can also use your browser’s as-you-type spell checking to show those squiggly lines we’ve […]
5 tips for working with Google Sheets
September 30th, 2014 by Simplify Solutions
Google Sheets has heaps of features for making working with your data easy. Here are five of our favourites. Tip 1: Insert drop-down lists in a cell You can control the data people enter into a cell by using a drop-down list of options for them to select from. This is achieved using […]
Approval workflows in Google Docs & Sheets
September 19th, 2014 by Simplify Solutions
Managing document reviews and approvals can be time consuming, but the Worflows add-on in Google Docs and Sheets makes it quick and easy. Simply enter the email address of the reviewer, along with a message, and they are notified that you want them to review your work. Once they’ve approved it, you’re notified by both […]
Automatically decline calendar invitations during specific times
September 11th, 2014 by Simplify Solutions
The Automatically declining events Google Calendar lab gives you the ability to automatically decline calendar invitations during specific time periods. This is great for those times when you will definitely not be attending meetings (think annual leave or professional development). This lab works its magic by giving you an additional availability option when creating an […]
Customise a Google Form theme
September 3rd, 2014 by Simplify Solutions
Google have just released the ability to customise themes on Google Forms. This long-awaited feature is great for individuals and organisations that want to personalise brand the look and feel of their forms. The header and background image and colour can be customised, along with the fonts, colours and alignment of form text. Here is […]
ShortenMe goo.gl Chrome extension
August 21st, 2014 by Simplify Solutions
The goo.gl link shortner is a great way to turn crazy long links into simple and quick-to-type URLs. These are particularly useful when you want to get your students or colleagues all accessing the same website or shared doc, or when you want to share resources during a training session. You can create shortened URLs […]
Hide night timeslots in Google Calendar
August 13th, 2014 by Simplify Solutions
Google Calendar displays one hour timeslots for every hour of the day. Many people never use some of those timeslots – particularly those in the middle of the night! The Hide morning and night calendar lab lets you hide those timeslots you rarely use. This means you only see the times where you usually have […]
5 tips for getting started with Google+
August 6th, 2014 by Simplify Solutions
Google+ is an often-underrated social media tool that you can use to connect with an amazing community of like-minded people. The key to Google+ is putting time and effort into finding people and communities that share your interests and passions. Once you’ve done that, you’ll be rewarded with great opportunities to learn and share. Our […]
Get notified about Google Form submissions
August 1st, 2014 by Simplify Solutions
Google forms are a quick and easy way to collect many kinds of information and data. However, it can often be useful to know when respondents have submitted their form, particularly if you need to take some action after the submission. The Google Sheets notifications feature can solve this problem by sending you an email […]