In Praise of Google Docs

We're big fans of Google Docs at the office, not in the least because it's a great tool for sharing and editing the same files simultaneously throughout a large, diverse company. As an outsource custom programming company, we deal daily with our own programmers as well as clients on an international scale. And with so many people reviewing and modifying files, it makes keeping track of each iteration of a file's history a little difficult.

Which is where Google Docs comes in. With a browser-based format, anyone in the company, located anywhere, can access the necessary files using just an internet connection and a compatible browser. The user doesn't even need to install MS Word or Excel on the computer -- a browser is all you need, and this helps to keep a cap on any incompatibility issues.

Moreover, Google Docs is free, so it doesn't cost us anything to sign up. And recently, the system announced that they will be handling advanced mathematical equation forms as well as translation.

Google Docs is useful not just for small businesses, it's a great way for individuals to file share and simultaneously edit, too. With all the great benefits, why not try your own hand at a Google Doc account today? Exciting!