1. Adding Google Suite Files To The Whiteboard
Follow the steps below to learn how to add Google Suite files to your Pencil Spaces whiteboard. Please note that the steps below specifically describe how to open a Google Doc, but the steps can be replicated for any other Google Suite file by clicking the corresponding file type instead of "Google Docs" in step 4 below.
Log into your Google account and create a new Google Doc, or open an existing Google Doc.
Update the sharing permissions on the Google Doc so that other people in your Space can access the Doc. This can be done in a variety of ways.
If you have a Google account that was given to you by your school or your organization, you can change the permissions to share with everyone in your organization.
If you are using a personal Google account, you can change the permissions to share with everyone with the link.
If you only want to share the Doc with specific people, you can do so by adding specific emails with the search bar.
Copy the sharing link to your Google Doc.
Jump back to your Pencil Space, and click on the "Open Apps" button, located towards the upper left-hand side of your screen.
Click on the "Google Docs" button at the top of the apps list. This will open up a pop-up.
Paste the sharing link to your Google Doc into the pop-up.
Enjoy using Google Docs in your Space!
2. Need More Help?
If the section above doesn't help, please reach out to our team as soon as possible for additional assistance. Either:
Click on the "Messenger" icon at the bottom right corner of this page, and follow the onscreen instructions.
Click the "?" Button at the top right corner of your screen in an active Pencil Space on a computer to start a conversation with our team.
If it's easier, you can also email us directly at [email protected].