If you are a Android and a user of Google Docs, you’ll be happy to hear that the developers have made Google Docs for Android easy to use. While the desktop and Android versions of Google Docs have some differences, their functionality is relatively similar and quick to translate between devices. The more you use Google Docs on Android, the more transparent it becomes.
Thanks to the developers, editing text on the go and word processing using Google Docs has never been easier. The fact that Google Docs is compatible with Microsoft Office rend is amazing and makes things easy for users. The same goes for using the Google Doc comments user interface.
How to Effectively Use the Comments UI for Google Docs on Android
Just like on your computer, commenting on Android using Google Docking Stations is not difficult. Here’s how to comment using Google Docs on your Android device:
- First, make sure you have a Google docks app installed on your device.
- Open the app, then the preferred document, then select the texts you want to highlight and comment on.
- Once you have opened your application and the document texts, you will see a section with the option “Add Comment”.
- In addition, some Android devices will offer you an option called “Comment” only and not “Add a comment”. This shouldn’t worry you as it means the same thing.
- Once you see the comment option appear in the menu, you can start typing your comments.
- Finally, after adding your comment, you will be notified with a blue check mark that appears in the top right section of your Android device. Use this check mark to highlight your comments in yellow and press Finish or Finish depending on your device settings.
Changes to expect when using Google Docs on Android
There are some changes to using Google’s dock commenting options on Android that you will need to be aware of when using your Android devices. Here are the changes you should expect:
- There will be more transparent interfaces that will help you see the comments option.
- Comments on Android Google come with gestures that help you scroll through multiple comments and respond quickly.
- It also comes with shortcuts that you can create on your Android screen to help you remember things.
- There is easy access to buttons like “@”, which you can use to mention someone, assign actions, and contact them privately.
How to comment on Android using the Google Docs user interface
On your Android device, whether it’s a tablet or a phone, open the Google Docs app and open the file named Docs, Slides, or Sheets.
- Select your text or sometimes highlighted as “Cell”.
- Tap to display the “More” options, then navigate to the “Add Comment” section
- Enter your text or write your comment
- Tap the “Send” option.
How to Check All Your Reviews on Android Using Google Docs
Once you have successfully commented using Google Docs, it is advisable to know how to check your comments and make changes if the need arises. here’s how to do it:
- Open your Google Android file or app on your device screen.
- At the top of your device, tap the “Comments” option.
- Once you’ve opened the comments section, navigate to the “Discussions” section, then swipe right or left.
How to respond to comments on Google Docs Android
- With Google Docs, here’s how to respond to comments on mobile:
- Tap the specific comment you need to respond to.
- Then tap on the ‘More’ option and then select edit or make changes and then select the save option.
- To respond, click on the “Add a response” section.
- To resolve a comment, tap the “resolve” section above the comment you entered.
- To switch between comments, slide your finger left or right.
- To delete a comment, press “more”, then choose the delete option.
- To edit or revert to your comment before sending it, press close, then select “review”.
How to send Android comments using Google Docs to specific people
If you want someone to see your Google Android comments, you can use the “@” button and then select their identity to tag them on your comments. Once you’ve tagged someone, they’ll receive an email notification with your comments.
- To send a comment to a specific person, here’s what to do:
- Open your Google documents, sheets or slides, then insert “Type a comment”.
- On the left side of your comment, tap the “@” sign, then select the person’s name or email address and tap send.
How to reject or accept comment changes on Android Google Docs
When using Google Docs on Android, you can choose to accept or decline comments, suggestions, edits, or edit your documents.
To accept or reject these suggestions, follow these steps:
- On your Android device, open the document containing the suggested comment.
- Tap to see suggestions first. Tap the “Suggestion” section.
- Once you have read the comments and suggestions you want, click “Accept or Reject” based on your decisions.
- If you decide that you don’t need any suggestions, you can delete them by pressing the “Cancel suggestion” option.
How to assign an action on Android Google Docs
- Click on Google Docs on your device.
- Highlight the images, text or cell and slide where you want to comment.
- Click on the “more” option and select “add comment”.
- Write your comment.
- On the left side of your documents, tap the “@” button and enter the person’s name or email address.
- Go to the “Assign” section and choose their name, then select the assigned option again.
How to reassign a comment action on Android Google Docs
- Go to Google Sheets or Docs and open the file.
- Go to the comment and enter your comment.
- On the left side, press the “@” button and select the reassign option.
- Enter the name of the person or email address you want to reassign a comment to, and then tap the reassign option again.
Use the Google Docs comments user interface
Google Docs is a powerful collaboration tool for sharing documents between teams online. It is even compatible with MS Office. The ability to comment on this platform using the user interface is a major change in improving and promoting users to use this valuable tool.