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Add bookmarks to create new Google Docs

Use these simple new document URLs to add bookmarks or shortcuts that create new documents, spreadsheets and presentations with one click.

For a quick way to create a new document, spreadsheet or presentation save a Chrome bookmark or desktop shortcut with these URLs:

New Google Document: https://docs.google.com/a/yourdomain/?action=newdoc

New Google Spreadsheet: https://spreadsheets.google.com/a/yourdomain/ccc?new

New Google Presentation: https://docs.google.com/a/yourdomain/?action=new_presentation

Use the Chrome Bookmarks Toolbar to store your bookmarks in a Google Docs folder - right click on the toolbar (click the Spanner > Bookmarks > Show bookmarks bar, if you don't have a toolbar yet), select Add folder and call it Google Docs. Next, right click on the folder in the toolbar and choose Add page. In the Name field type in New Document and in the URL field add the New Google Document URL above (your domain is your site address without the www - eg gappstips.com). When you are happy, save it - and repeat for a Spreadsheet and Presentation.

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