How to Show County Lines on Google Maps
Google Maps shows a county boundary when you search the county by name. See all county lines at once with Google Earth, an overlay tool, or My Maps.
How-to guides and tutorials to help you perform specific tasks and use applications and devices made by Google.
How to Turn Off Google Assistant on Android
Gemini replaced Google Assistant on Android. Turn off the assistant with Default apps, or turn off Hey Google only.
How to Change Google Maps to Walking Directions
Switch Google Maps to walking directions by tapping the walking icon after Directions, on the phone app or a computer, plus fixes if it is missing.
How to Find the Halfway Point on Google Maps
Google Maps has no midpoint button, but you can find one fast using directions, the Measure distance tool, or search along your route. Step-by-step guide.
How to Do Fractions on Google Calculator
Type fractions into the Google calculator with a slash and parentheses, handle mixed numbers, and turn the decimal answer back into a fraction.
How to Custom Sort in Google Sheets
Sort Google Sheets by multiple columns with Advanced range sorting options, and sort in a custom order like High, Medium, Low with SORT and MATCH.
Can You Recover Permanently Deleted Photos From Google Photos? What to Check First
Google cannot restore permanently deleted photos, but they often turn up in Trash, Archive, Locked Folder, another account, or your phone. Check here first.
How to Cancel Google Workspace
Cancel Google Workspace from the Admin console under Billing, Subscriptions after exporting data. Your domain stays yours.
Google Slides Jeopardy: How to Make Numbers Disappear After They’re Played
Google Slides cannot hide Jeopardy values automatically, but you can cover them in edit mode, delete them as you go, or use PowerPoint. Setup and tips inside.
How to Transfer Dropbox Files to Google Drive (3 Methods)
Transfer Dropbox files to Google Drive by downloading and uploading, copying between the desktop apps, or using a cloud-to-cloud service.
How to Remove a Google Account From Safari (iPhone, iPad, and Mac)
Remove a Google account from Safari: sign out, remove it from the account chooser, clear Google website data, and delete saved passwords on iPhone and Mac.
How to Share Google Storage With Family
Share your Google One storage with up to five family members: open Google One Settings, Manage family settings, and turn on sharing.
How to Change Cell Color in Google Sheets
Change cell background color in Google Sheets with Fill color or custom hex codes, and color cells automatically with conditional formatting.
How to Turn Off Google Weather Notifications
Turn off Google weather notifications on Android and iPhone from the notification, Android settings, or the Google app, and keep severe weather alerts.
How to Stop Google Maps From Changing Your Route
Google Maps has no setting to stop rerouting, but adding stops, route options, dismissing suggestions, and offline maps keep you on the route you want.
How to Unsync Google Photos
Stop Google Photos syncing by turning off Backup, and learn what happens to photos already in the cloud and to deletions.
How to Publish a Google Site
Publish a Google Site: click Publish, pick a web address, choose who can view it, and republish after every edit.
How to Change Your Google Photos Backup Account
Switch the Google Photos backup account in Photos settings > Backup, and learn what happens to photos already backed up.
How to Charge a Google Nest Doorbell (Battery)
Charge a Nest Doorbell (battery): release it with the tool, charge indoors over USB-C, then remount. Battery life estimates and fixes included.
How to Mute a Conversation in Google Messages
Mute a chat in Google Messages: press and hold it, tap More > Mute, or set it to Silent in Details. Plus how to unmute and mute group chats.
How to Delete Multiple Files in Google Drive (Web and Mobile)
Delete multiple files in Google Drive at once with Ctrl, Shift, or Select all, find large and old files to remove, empty the trash, and restore mistakes.
How to Sign Out of Your Google Account on a Chromebook
Sign out of a Chromebook from Quick Settings or with Ctrl + Shift + Q, remove an extra Google account, or remove a user from the sign-in screen.
How to Remove an Account From Google Authenticator
Remove an account from Google Authenticator on Android or iPhone without getting locked out: turn off 2FA first, then delete the code, plus recovery tips.
How to Update Google Play Services: A Step-by-Step Guide
Update Google Play services on Android from App info and the Play Store, install Google Play system updates, and fix updates that won’t install.
How to Make a Graph in Google Sheets
Make a graph in Google Sheets: select data, choose Insert, Chart, then pick a chart type and customize titles, colors and axes in the chart editor.
How to Install a Google Nest Doorbell
Install a Google Nest Doorbell with the Google Home app: mount, wire (16-24 V AC for wired models) and connect to Wi-Fi.
How to See Backed-Up Photos in Google Photos
See which photos are backed up to Google Photos on the web or in the app, check backup status, and fix photos that are not backing up.
How to Open a PDF in Google Docs
Open a PDF in Google Docs by uploading it to Drive and choosing Open with, Google Docs. Formatting may shift on complex PDFs.
How to Connect Google Home to a New Wi-Fi Network
In the Google Home app, open the device, go to Settings > Device information > Wi-Fi > Forget, then set it up again on the new network. Plus a shortcut.
How to Exclude Words From a Google Search
Exclude words from Google search with the minus operator, leave out exact phrases and websites, and use Advanced Search. Includes examples and tips.
How to Create a Google Chrome Shortcut on Your Desktop
Create a Google Chrome desktop shortcut on Windows 10 or 11 by dragging it from Start or using Send to, and make shortcuts for websites or Chrome profiles.
How to Access Locked Folder in Google Photos (Android and iPhone)
Access Locked Folder in Google Photos on Android or iPhone, move photos in and out, turn on backup, and learn what Locked Folder does and does not do.
How to Replace Words in Google Docs (Find and Replace Guide)
Replace words in Google Docs with Find and replace (Ctrl + H): use Match case, replace whole words with regular expressions, and do it on mobile.
How to Indent in Google Docs
Indent in Google Docs with Tab, the indent buttons, the ruler, or Indentation options for first-line and hanging indents.
How to See Google Forms You Submitted
Google Forms has no submission history, but you can still find your answers through email copies, edit links, results summaries or the form owner.
Can You Use Google on PS5? (Browser Options Explained)
The PS5 has no browser app. Here’s how to use YouTube and other Google options on PS5, what the hidden browser can do, and how parents can block it.
How to Pull Data from Another Sheet in Google Sheets
Pull data from another sheet in Google Sheets with cell references, XLOOKUP, FILTER, and QUERY, or from another file with IMPORTRANGE.
How to Zoom In and Out in Google Docs (Computer and Mobile)
Zoom out or in on Google Docs with the toolbar zoom box, browser shortcuts like Ctrl + minus, or pinch zoom on mobile, plus fixes for zoom problems.
How to Share Only One Sheet in Google Sheets
Google Sheets can’t share a single tab, but you can copy it to a new spreadsheet, share a live copy with IMPORTRANGE, or publish one sheet to the web.
How to Turn Off Labels in Google Maps
Turn off labels in Google Maps on a computer in Satellite view, plus label-free options in Google Earth and My Maps, and what works on the mobile app.
How to Transfer Google Photos From One Account to Another
Transfer Google Photos between accounts with partner sharing, Google Takeout, or shared albums, keep original quality, and switch your backup account.
How to Upload Photos to Google Photos: A Step-by-Step Guide
Upload photos to Google Photos from Android, iPhone, or a computer, turn on automatic backup, choose upload quality, and fix uploads that stall.
How to Delete Photos from Google Photos Without Deleting Them from Your Phone
Remove photos from Google Photos but keep them on your phone: turn off backup, then delete on the website. Plus Delete from device.
How to Password Protect a Google Sheet (and What to Do Instead)
Google Sheets has no password option. Learn how to make a sheet private, lock cells and tabs, or encrypt a copy with a password in Excel.
How to Unlock a Google Sheet
Remove protection from sheets and ranges you can edit in Google Sheets, request edit access to view-only files, and unlock files locked in Drive.
Preventing Auto-Corrections in Google Sheets: A Step-by-Step Guide
Stop the frustration of auto-corrections in Google Sheets with our easy step-by-step guide to prevent unwanted changes in your data.
Securing Google Sheets: How to Hide Tabs from Specific Users
Protect sensitive data in Google Sheets by hiding tabs from certain users. Learn how to easily secure your spreadsheets with these tips.
Creative Cell Formatting in Google Sheets: How to Split Cells Diagonally
Learn how to split cells diagonally in Google Sheets for unique and creative data presentation. Perfect for organizing complex information!
Multiple Checkboxes in One Google Sheets Cell: What Works
Google Sheets allows one checkbox per cell. Use a multi-select dropdown for several choices in one cell, or one checkbox per column.
How to Download a Google Doc: Step-by-Step Guide
Google Docs can download a cloud document to your computer in formats such as Microsoft Word, PDF, plain text, and others. Choose the format based …