Google Docs

Challenge!

To work through the challenge, open GCFLearnFree L9: Silent Auction Announcement and copy the file to your Google Drive. View the instructions below the challenge if you're not sure how to make a copy of the file.

1. Select the first two lines at the top of the page.
   • Change the font style to Arial Black.
   • Increase the font size to 14.
2. Select the schedule of events, and change the text color.
3. Look for a word or phrase you want to highlight. Highlight the text by changing the text background color.
4. Try changing the alignment of the date, schedule of events, and location of the event so they are centered.
5. At the bottom of the flyer, create a hyperlink to explain what a silent auction is using the URL: http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-silent-auction.htm.

To copy the example file to your Google Drive:

In these tutorials, we will provide example files you can use to practice what you've learned in each lesson. Because these files are Google Docs we have chosen to share, you will need to copy the file to your Google Drive before you can edit the file.

1. Click the link at the top of this page to open the example file.
2. The example file will appear in a new browser tab or window. If you are not currently signed in to your Google account, locate and click Sign in on the top-right corner of the page.
   
   Signing in to your Google Account
3. After you have signed in to your Google account, locate and select File in the toolbar menu, then select Make a copy... from the drop-down menu.
   
   Making a copy of the example file
4. The Copy Document dialog box will appear. Click OK.
   
   Clicking OK
5. The copy of the file will appear in a new browser tab. Now you're ready to start using the example file.
   
   Viewing the copied example file in a new tab