Productivity Writer
Travis
Travis has spent years figuring out how to make Google Workspace do more with less effort. He writes about automation, data extraction, and the kind of Sheets and Docs tricks that save you from doing the same thing twice. If there's a faster way to handle a repetitive task, he's probably already written about it.
Articles by Travis
Stop Exporting CSVs. Your Spreadsheet Can Pull Live Data Now.
API Import for Google Sheets lets you describe what you want in plain English — the AI configures the full API request and writes results directly into your sheet. No API docs, no code, no developer needed. Free on Google Workspace Marketplace.
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The Best AI Apps for Your Smartphone in 2026 (Office & Productivity)
Claude, ChatGPT, Grok, and DeepSeek have all gone mobile-first. Here is how each app performs for daily office work — and which one belongs on your home screen.
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How to Hide the "Ask Gemini" Button in Google Sheets™
Reclaim your screen real estate in Google Sheets™. Learn to hide the distracting "Ask Gemini" AI button with a simple CSS snippet for a cleaner, more focused data experience.
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Create an Automatic, Clickable Table of Contents in Google Docs™
Stop manually creating a table of contents. This step-by-step guide shows you how to generate a dynamic, clickable TOC in Google Docs™ that updates automatically.
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How to Hide the "Ask Gemini" Button in Google Slides™
Reclaim your workspace and minimize distractions in Google Slides™. Learn how to hide the "Ask Gemini" button using a simple CSS snippet for a more focused presentation experience.
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Stop Setting Text Styles in Every New Google Doc™
Tired of constantly resetting your fonts and colors? This guide shows you how to set your custom text styles as the permanent default in Google Docs™. Set it once, perfect forever.
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How to Create an ATS-Friendly Resume in Google Docs™ (and Beat AI Screening)
Learn why most resumes are rejected by AI. This guide shows you how to avoid common mistakes and use a free, built-in Google Docs™ template to get past the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
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How to Hide Gemini, Refine, and Floating Buttons in Google Docs™
Tired of distracting pop-ups? Learn to hide the "Ask Gemini," "Refine," and floating comment buttons in Google Docs™ for a cleaner writing experience using a simple CSS snippet.
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Move Text Up & Down in Google Docs™
Tired of cutting and pasting? Learn the super quick keyboard shortcut to move list items and paragraphs in Google Docs™.
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How to create a document tab in Google Docs™ on Mobile?
Document tabs in Google Docs™ help organize files, but can you create them on mobile? Learn the current limitations of the mobile app and a workaround using the desktop site.
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How to Change Google Docs Pageless Width
Struggling to adjust the width in Google Docs' pageless format? The setting isn't in Page Setup like you'd expect. Learn the quick fix using the View menu.
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Share Google Docs Anonymously
Want to share a Google Doc™ without revealing your identity? Since Google Docs™ doesn't have a direct anonymous share feature, explore two workarounds - publishing to the web for read-only anonymity or using a separate generic Google account for collaborative sharing.
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Google Docs Tabs Download All Tabs as PDF
Struggling to download your entire Google Docs™ file with tabs? Learn the common pitfalls and the definitive solution for creating a clean, single PDF without unwanted title pages.
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Accidently deleted text in Google Docs™? Here is how to restore it
Accidentally deleted text in Google Docs™? Don't panic! Google Docs™ automatically saves versions, so you can easily restore lost content using the version history feature.
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What are the new Google Docs™ document tabs
Google Docs™ introduces document tabs for better organization within a single file, similar to Google Sheets™. Learn how to use this new feature to manage complex documents more efficiently.
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How to save a Google Docs™ document
Google Docs™ saves automatically as you type, eliminating the need for a manual save button. Learn how to name your document, access version history, and understand how offline changes are handled.
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