Resources for Working with MS Word, Apple Pages, & Google Docs

Resources for Working with MS Word, Apple Pages, & Google Docs

Below are links to resources that can help you learn how to format documents created with Microsoft Word, Apple Pages, or Google Docs. Please note that for many funders, including most US government agencies, you must submit documents as Word documents in those cases where PDFs are not accepted. If you prefer using Apple Pages or Google Docs, you will need to export your document as a Word file to complete the final formatting.

Microsoft Word

  • Microsoft's Word for Windows Training

  • Microsoft Word Tutorial by Kevin Stratvert (YouTube video)

  • Advanced Microsoft Word Tutorial by Technology for Teachers and Students (YouTube video)


Apple Pages

  • Apple's Pages User Guide for Mac

  • Instructions from Apple: "Set up your document in Apple pages"

  • Pages for Mac 2019 by Tech Talk America (YouTube video)


Google Docs

  • Google's Google Docs Training and Help

  • Google Docs Beginners Tutorial 2020 by Flipped Classroom Tutorials

  • The Beginner’s Guide to Google Docs by Brady Gavin (posted on the website How to Geek)

Proposal Templates 101

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Introduction

  • Course Description2
  • Resources for Working with MS Word, Apple Pages, & Google Docs
  • Tips for Resolving Common Formatting Challenges

Instructions for Preparing Templates

  • Create a Proposal Narrative Template
  • Create a Cover Page
  • Create a Proposal Checklist
  • Additional Resources on the Peak Proposals Website