Now it's easy to manage digital documents on the move, thanks to a suite of free-to-use software tools .
One of the great aspects of owning a mobile device is that you can stay much more productive, no matter whether you're at home or on the move. Not so long ago, working on documents usually meant long hours sat in front of a home or work computer, which was fine if you were happy being chained to a desk, but didn't offer much in the way of freedom or convenience. All that has changed with the advent of mobile computing. And while laptops could be cumbersome, truly mobile devices such as much smaller netbooks, smartphones and now tablet computers have revolutionised our busy lives.
Although it's a relatively small device, the screen area of the Samsung Galaxy Tab makes an ideal environment for working on anything and everything, from word processing documents through to spreadsheets. Of course, one of the big selling points of tablet computers is the ability to download and install apps, and there are many that offer the ability to edit documents. However, if you're still finding your feet with a GalaxyTab, or similar Android device, the good news is there's an application that comes preinstalled on this exciting gadget, which allows you to do any kind of task in relation to working with Office-style documents.
It's called ThinkFree Office and sits in the default collection of widgets that you'll see when you first start exploring the Samsung GalaxyTab interface. If you don't see it on the first screen when you start up, then swipe your finger across the desktop and it'll doubtless be listed on the next page. Using this great little piece of software is also wonderfully straightforward. All you need to do is tap the ThinkFree Office icon and it'll fire up for the first time. After pressing 'Accept' for the End User License Agreement, you'll be able to set up and run the app, and get stuck into editing ail manner of documents.
ThinkFree Office compares to productivity software suites such as Microsoft Office or the free open-source program OpenOffice, so at its core are the four main program areas familiar to most of us: word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation options.Although perhaps not a complete replacement for the multiple options you can find in those other sophisticated software applications, it's perfect for browsing through documents while you're in transit, and for making amendments along the way too. If you've got a deadline looming, or simply want to dip in and out of documents that need to be tweaked, then launching ThinkFree Office, no matter what the location, can be an ideal way of staying on top of your document processing chores.
FILE IT RIGHT
ThinkFree Office boasts many familiar Microsoft Office-style conventions such as the ability to name files just as you would in Word, Excel or PowerPoint.An appropriate extension is also added.
FORMATTING OPTIONS
Text can be quickly typed and edited using the text tool, while external copy can also be pasted into any document using the clipboard as the transitional point along the way.
ADDING IMAGES
The Office-style features on offer are basic but formidable. The program also includes the provision for dropping in images.
TYPE IT IN
The Galaxy Tab's on-screen keyboard is great for adding your own text and to get it to appear there's a very neat little icon at the end of the toolbar.
COLOUR IT UP
Working down the text formatting menu and there's also a provision for colouring copy from a palette. It's also easy to align words, sentences and whole paragraphs here too.
1 LAUNCH THINKFREE OFFICE
After tapping on the desktop ThinkFree Office icon, the application launches. For the first run you'll have to press 'Accept' and then tap the 'Activate now' button.
2 GETTING SET UP
With the program launched you'll find a simple menu.Tap the list button on the bottom-left of the GalaxyTab in order to configure the program to work as you want.
3 CHOOSE YOUR PREFERENCES
Inside the settings area it's possible to select a download folder that will be home to the documents you wish to edit. Tweak other settings here to suit your requirements.
4 EXPLORE MY DOCS
Tap the 'My Docs' tab at the top of the interface to see a hierarchical breakdown of the folders, plus any files inside. These can take you to any of your documents.
5 EDITING TEXT
It's easy to carry out text editing chores and such-like. For example, use the menu in Gmail to select some copy and it duly gets pasted to the clipboard.
6 PASTE IT IN
Back in ThinkFree, use the bottom pop-up menu co create a 'New' document.You'll be able to paste text, as well as key in your own, in this new file.
7 CHOOSE A FILE TYPE
You can create new files that are in all of the popular Office-style configurations. Everything from word processing to complex spreadsheets can be edited on the go on a Tab,
8 FORMAT AND GO
Save the document and it's easy to format text and other layout options in a few screen taps This includes inserting images and pasting in text as we've just outlined.
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ThinkFree Office has a complete suite of productivity tools to help you manage documents on your tablet device.
One of the great aspects of owning a mobile device is that you can stay much more productive, no matter whether you're at home or on the move. Not so long ago, working on documents usually meant long hours sat in front of a home or work computer, which was fine if you were happy being chained to a desk, but didn't offer much in the way of freedom or convenience. All that has changed with the advent of mobile computing. And while laptops could be cumbersome, truly mobile devices such as much smaller netbooks, smartphones and now tablet computers have revolutionised our busy lives.
Although it's a relatively small device, the screen area of the Samsung Galaxy Tab makes an ideal environment for working on anything and everything, from word processing documents through to spreadsheets. Of course, one of the big selling points of tablet computers is the ability to download and install apps, and there are many that offer the ability to edit documents. However, if you're still finding your feet with a GalaxyTab, or similar Android device, the good news is there's an application that comes preinstalled on this exciting gadget, which allows you to do any kind of task in relation to working with Office-style documents.
It's called ThinkFree Office and sits in the default collection of widgets that you'll see when you first start exploring the Samsung GalaxyTab interface. If you don't see it on the first screen when you start up, then swipe your finger across the desktop and it'll doubtless be listed on the next page. Using this great little piece of software is also wonderfully straightforward. All you need to do is tap the ThinkFree Office icon and it'll fire up for the first time. After pressing 'Accept' for the End User License Agreement, you'll be able to set up and run the app, and get stuck into editing ail manner of documents.
ThinkFree Office compares to productivity software suites such as Microsoft Office or the free open-source program OpenOffice, so at its core are the four main program areas familiar to most of us: word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation options.Although perhaps not a complete replacement for the multiple options you can find in those other sophisticated software applications, it's perfect for browsing through documents while you're in transit, and for making amendments along the way too. If you've got a deadline looming, or simply want to dip in and out of documents that need to be tweaked, then launching ThinkFree Office, no matter what the location, can be an ideal way of staying on top of your document processing chores.
"It's perfect for browsing and tweaking documents while you're in transit"
FILE IT RIGHT
ThinkFree Office boasts many familiar Microsoft Office-style conventions such as the ability to name files just as you would in Word, Excel or PowerPoint.An appropriate extension is also added.
FORMATTING OPTIONS
Text can be quickly typed and edited using the text tool, while external copy can also be pasted into any document using the clipboard as the transitional point along the way.
ADDING IMAGES
The Office-style features on offer are basic but formidable. The program also includes the provision for dropping in images.
TYPE IT IN
The Galaxy Tab's on-screen keyboard is great for adding your own text and to get it to appear there's a very neat little icon at the end of the toolbar.
COLOUR IT UP
Working down the text formatting menu and there's also a provision for colouring copy from a palette. It's also easy to align words, sentences and whole paragraphs here too.
After tapping on the desktop ThinkFree Office icon, the application launches. For the first run you'll have to press 'Accept' and then tap the 'Activate now' button.
With the program launched you'll find a simple menu.Tap the list button on the bottom-left of the GalaxyTab in order to configure the program to work as you want.
Inside the settings area it's possible to select a download folder that will be home to the documents you wish to edit. Tweak other settings here to suit your requirements.
Tap the 'My Docs' tab at the top of the interface to see a hierarchical breakdown of the folders, plus any files inside. These can take you to any of your documents.
TIPS &TRICKS
Try to name files logically. As with any device, it's quick and easy to lose documents in a sea of others.The great thing with ThinkFree Office is that it not only keeps your files with the appropriate extension, it also gives the file icon a familiar style.
Try to name files logically. As with any device, it's quick and easy to lose documents in a sea of others.The great thing with ThinkFree Office is that it not only keeps your files with the appropriate extension, it also gives the file icon a familiar style.
It's easy to carry out text editing chores and such-like. For example, use the menu in Gmail to select some copy and it duly gets pasted to the clipboard.
Back in ThinkFree, use the bottom pop-up menu co create a 'New' document.You'll be able to paste text, as well as key in your own, in this new file.
You can create new files that are in all of the popular Office-style configurations. Everything from word processing to complex spreadsheets can be edited on the go on a Tab,
Save the document and it's easy to format text and other layout options in a few screen taps This includes inserting images and pasting in text as we've just outlined.
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TIPS & TRICKS
If you're thinking about registering for the an online account to supplement the ThinkFree Office facilities that you've got on your Galaxy Tab, then it's a good idea to sign up using the 'Online' tab.There's also the provision for ticking the "Remember Me" box next to " Sign In " so you won't need to do it every time. Remember not to choose this if you're using a public computer though, as your account could be compromised be someone else.
If you're thinking about registering for the an online account to supplement the ThinkFree Office facilities that you've got on your Galaxy Tab, then it's a good idea to sign up using the 'Online' tab.There's also the provision for ticking the "Remember Me" box next to " Sign In " so you won't need to do it every time. Remember not to choose this if you're using a public computer though, as your account could be compromised be someone else.
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