Using Templates in Google Docs
In this tutorial, we dive into how to create a new Google Doc using built-in templates (like MLA and APA formats) and look at the #1 mistake people make that completely breaks their document's formatting.
If you've ever selected all the placeholder text, hit delete, and suddenly watched your margins, tabs, and headers completely break - this video is for you! We walk through the correct way to clear out template text while keeping your document structure perfectly intact.
What you’ll learn in this video:
How to access the Google Docs template gallery from Google Drive.
A look at the differences between MLA and APA templates.
How the Document Tabs sidebar dynamically updates based on your headings.
The "selective deletion" trick to clear out filler text without breaking your tab formatting or Works Cited/References page alignment.
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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
[00:00] - Introduction
[00:26] - Navigating to the Google Docs Template Gallery
[01:14] - Exploring Template Categories (Resume, Letters, Work, Education)
[01:44] - Setting Up an MLA Report Template
[02:11] - How Heading Styles Dictate the Document Tabs Sidebar
[03:00] - The Most Common Formatting Mistake Students Make
[03:52] - The Correct Way to Delete Filler Text (Retaining Spacing)
[04:49] - Setting Up an APA Report Template & Handling Running Heads
[07:04] - Wrap Up & What's Coming Next
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