104 ANDROID ADVISOR • ISSUE 65FEATURE- Sync with Google Docs on your PC
If you’ve ever emailed yourself the text of a note just
so you can use it in a document or a presentation, this
will save you some time: Google Keep Notes is fully
integrated into Google’s office suite. And it couldn’t be
easier to get them in sync. When you have a file open
in Docs or Slides, just tap the Keep logo in the sidebar
at the right to see a list of your saved notes. Tap one
to open it, and you can copy, cut, or edit anything
that’s inside. Of course, any changes you make will
be synced back to Keep Notes on your phone. And
if you simply want to create a Google document out
of a note, just long-press on a note and select Copy
to Google Docs. - Collaborate with a friend or colleague
Most of your Google Keep notes will probably be for
your eyes only, but it's also easy to invite someone
else to collaborate. First, you’ll need to turn on sharing
inside the Settings in the sidebar. Just tap the three-
dot menu at the bottom of the screen when you’re in
a note and select Collaborator. From there you’ll be
able to select anyone from your address book to link
your note with their Google Keep app. Whenever it’s
edited, you’ll be notified (and vice versa). - Get the Chrome extension
While any browser will let you log into Google Keep
Notes to get work done, only the Chrome extension
will let you use it like a digital locker. Download it
from the Chrome Web Store, and it will put a small
Keep icon next to your address bar that provides a
104 ANDROID ADVISOR • ISSUE 65FEATURE
- Sync with Google Docs on your PC
If you’ve ever emailed yourself the text of a note just
so you can use it in a document or a presentation, this
will save you some time: Google Keep Notes is fully
integrated into Google’s office suite. And it couldn’t be
easier to get them in sync. When you have a file open
in Docs or Slides, just tap the Keep logo in the sidebar
at the right to see a list of your saved notes. Tap one
to open it, and you can copy, cut, or edit anything
that’s inside. Of course, any changes you make will
be synced back to Keep Notes on your phone. And
if you simply want to create a Google document out
of a note, just long-press on a note and select Copy
to Google Docs. - Collaborate with a friend or colleague
Most of your Google Keep notes will probably be for
your eyes only, but it's also easy to invite someone
else to collaborate. First, you’ll need to turn on sharing
inside the Settings in the sidebar. Just tap the three-
dot menu at the bottom of the screen when you’re in
a note and select Collaborator. From there you’ll be
able to select anyone from your address book to link
your note with their Google Keep app. Whenever it’s
edited, you’ll be notified (and vice versa). - Get the Chrome extension
While any browser will let you log into Google Keep
Notes to get work done, only the Chrome extension
will let you use it like a digital locker. Download it
from the Chrome Web Store, and it will put a small
Keep icon next to your address bar that provides a