Google Workspace

Access To Google Workspace

Access to Google Workspace can be easily found on the homepage of your MyCSU Account. You can also login through the Google homepage. Keep in mind you will be asked to use a

Multi-Factor Authentication⁠

as a security measure. MFA requires a one time registration and

instructions⁠

can be found on the UITS website if you have not already registered.

The image below shows how to access Google Workspce through MyCSU. The most commonly used apps are located by your name. Other apps can be found below that section that is outlined in red. Your tuition provides unlimited storage space in your Google Drive and can be very useful in your coursework and research needs.

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Microsoft Documents and Google Docs

Which One Should You Use?

Microsoft Apps and Google Apps have their pros and cons. Most of them work somewhat interchangeably. You can create a Google Doc and download it as a MS Word file (or other types of files.) You can also open a MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel in their corresponding Google Apps. However, Microsoft Apps will not open Google files.

Personally, I prefer Google Apps for most work because they have most of the MS Office features, but is much more simplified. However for this course, feel free to use whichever you are most comfortable using.

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`Download A Google Doc As A Microsoft Word Document.`⁠
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The same process can be used in other Google Apps such as Google Slides and Google Sheets.

Google Docs and Microsoft Office Apps

Google & MS Counterparts

Google & MS Counterparts

Google App

Microsoft Counterpart

Google Docs

Word

Google Slides

PowerPoint

Google Sheets

Excel

Google Drive

Microsoft One Drive

Google Meets

Teams

There are no rows in this table

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Want to print your doc?
This is not the way.

Try clicking the ⋯ next to your doc name or using a keyboard shortcut (

CtrlP