3 tips for effective use of Google revealed by Google employees

Google has a lot of tools so not everyone knows and uses them effectively.

Google has hundreds of products and lots of tools. You can search websites with Google.com , view maps with Map, edit documents with Docs . But most people still don't know how to use the search giant's tools. The most effective way.

To find out how to use the smartest Google tool, Fast Company has asked some Google employees to share the best tips they've ever used. Here is the answer:

1. Download the map to your device

Amanda Leicht, product manager in the Google Maps division, shared that the offline mode of the Maps application is sometimes extremely useful. So when you have a WiFi connection, go to the Maps application, click " Offline areas " in the Menu to download maps for the areas you need.

This feature is especially useful for you when traveling or in an emergency.

2. Share access to tools

Salit Kulla, product marketing manager at Google, said she shared access, editing the calendar app for her six children to keep them connected even when traveling far away. " It makes our trips more interesting and we don't miss any family members ," she said.

3. Store important documents offline

Using the scanning feature available in Google Drive for Android , product marketing manager at Google - Pavel Baranyk , scanned his passport and other important documents before traveling for business or tourism. Then, he installs to be able to access the folder to store these documents offline (click the dot on each file stored in Google Drive and select " Available offline "). Thus, in case of necessity, you can access these documents anywhere in the world without an internet connection.