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Document Tabs In Google Docs 

@LisaBerghoff

I'm not someone who naturally loves spreadsheets. I certainly appreciate what they can do and admire those who can effortlessly insert formulas that can organize data. Usually, one of my favorite spreadsheet features is the ability to create multiple tabs. It reminds me of a binder. Each tab is it's own section of information and you can click from tab to tab in order to see the different groups housed all in one place. 

Now, I'm excited to share that Google docs has the same tab feature. 

This can be a wonderful way for you, and your students, to organize and keep track of lots of content in one place. The document tabs feature in Google Docs allows for opening multiple documents within the same window, using tabs—just like you would in a browser. Instead of needing to switch between different windows or search for your documents, you can now have multiple Google Docs open in one place and toggle between them with ease. 

With tabs, from the left panel you can view the document structure any time, and use the tabs as sections of the document for easier navigation. 

How To Create Tabs In Google Docs:

1. To open the left panel in a Google doc, click Show Tabs And Outlines in the upper left corner (three horizontal lines)

2. Click the Add Tab icon (plus sign) You can create and manage multiple tabs in the same document in this space.

3. You can also add subtabs by clicking the three vertical dots (tab options) and click add subtab. You can add three subtabs to each tab. 

You can delete, duplicate, rename, and move tabs, as long as you have more than one tab created and you are the editor on the document. 

There is a maximum limit of 100 tabs on a document. That's a lot of tabs!

Suggested Use Cases For Tabs In Google Docs

1. Project organization and management. Create a project template with tabs and have your students complete the work using the structure you created.

2. Student portfolios. Use tabs to show different examples of student work and reflection to show growth over time.

3. PLC work. Use a document with tabs to house data, information, questions, and reflection as a group.

4. Lesson planning. House all relevant documents and information for a unit all in one place. 

Click here to see an example that I made. This is a project organizer.

What are some other ways you will use document tabs in Google docs?

I'm excited about the possibilities.

Want some help getting started? Book a time with me and let's talk about it together.