Google’s free, web-based word processor that allows users to create, edit, and store documents collaboratively, accessible from any device with an internet connection.
How to get the software
Faculty, Staff, & Students
Support Resources
Google Docs Help Center
Licensing Info
Google Workspace Services Summary
Google Terms of Service
Permitted Use
Academic/Instruction
Business & Enterprise
Information
Operating Systems
Linux macOS Windows
Available to
Faculty/Staff Researchers Students
Cost
Free
Uses AI
Yes
Export Controlled
No
What does permitted use mean?
Academic/Instruction
Teaching and learning activities
Administration
Non-research, non-instruction uses related to the function of one’s university job (e.g., production, infrastructure)
Commercial research
Involves a trade secret of the sponsor; results are not published
Non-commerical research
Nonprofit or academic research; results are published