doc.new, sheets.new, deck.new - Google Docs Abbreviations for creating documents

A new feature of Google Docs makes it possible to create a new document in the browser line with the command "doc.new". We will show you how this works and which other useful abbreviations you should know here.

Google: Create a new document with the "doc.new" command

There are numerous new abbreviations: doc.new, sheets.new, deck.new - but what is this all about? Here we explain it:

• For many users, Google Docs is becoming a serious competitor to Microsoft's Word. With the new feature, you can quickly and easily call up a new document in the browser.
• To do this, you must enter the "doc.new" command in the address bar, whereupon a new document opens in this tab.
• You can edit it as you like or use it with friends and colleagues at the same time. It will be converted to a Google Doc - with all of its advantages.
• The documents are saved automatically and in your Google Drive folder, so that you can call up the document simultaneously through the cloud on all end devices.
• The feature is also available in other browsers, such as Firefox or Edge, but you first have to log in with your Google account.

doc.new - other useful abbreviations

• With doc.new you open an empty document.
• With sheet.new you can also open a spreadsheet (Excel alternative).
• As an alternative to PowerPoint, create a new presentation with deck.new.
• You can also create a new presentation using the address slide.new.
• A new website (site.new) and a form (form.new) can also be created in no time using these abbreviations.
• In addition, you can also use the plural in all cases: docs.new, sheets.new, slides.new, sites.new - all addresses lead to the same result.

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