Skip to content

doc.etCreative workspace

The doc.et handbook

Find your way.
Build your skills.

Detailed guides to the tools in your browser. Start with an editor or search for a feature.

Getting started →Amharic typing →Reference library →Saving & privacy →

Word 0.7.0

Word →

Write, format, review and export documents in your browser, with page layout, tables, references and mail merge.

Create, open and save documents

Start a document, open an existing file and download an editable copy or a finished PDF.

Text, styles and lists

Build readable documents with consistent type, paragraphs, headings and lists.

Page layout, headers and sections

Set up pages for reports, letters and longer documents.

Create and format tables

Organise structured information with editable rows, columns and cell formatting.

Pictures, diagrams and equations

Add visual explanations, labelled figures and mathematical content.

References and long documents

Maintain contents pages, notes, captions and cross-references.

Review, comments and tracked changes

Review edits deliberately and leave clear feedback on a document.

Mail merge and document forms

Prepare personalised letters and reusable document controls.

Find, navigate and adjust your workspace

Move around large documents and choose a useful editing view.

Detailed reference

List editing and Undo: what each key does

A behavioural reference for starting and ending lists, nested items, line breaks, pasted paragraphs and undo boundaries.

Generate sample text to test a document layout

Use =lorem() and =rand() with paragraph and sentence counts to explore formatting on a blank document.

Grid 0.7.0

Sheets →

Build spreadsheets in your browser with formulas, formatted tables, charts, PivotTables and analysis tools.

Open, save and organise workbooks

Start a spreadsheet and keep an editable copy of your work.

Enter, fill and edit cells

Work efficiently with rows, columns, ranges and repeated data.

Format cells and highlight important values

Make spreadsheets easier to read with number formats and conditional rules.

Formulas, functions and calculation

Calculate results and understand how cells depend on one another.

Tables, sorting and data cleanup

Turn a raw list into a structured, searchable worksheet.

Charts, sparklines and visual objects

Explain spreadsheet values with charts and compact visual summaries.

PivotTables and PivotCharts

Summarise a data table by categories without rewriting the source.

What-if analysis, forecasting and Solver

Explore alternative inputs and build analytical worksheets.

Review, protection, views and printing

Prepare a workbook for review and inspect its printed layout.

Detailed reference

Import ODS data and rebuild live formulas

Learn exactly what the data importer retains, why cached formula results matter, and how to save a converted workbook.

Import XLSB data and restore number formats

Learn exactly what the data importer retains, why cached formula results matter, and how to save a converted workbook.

Pictures in cells: placement, sorting and compatibility

Use in-cell images deliberately and understand their effect on formulas, spill ranges and XLSX compatibility.

Formula syntax, names and language

Use English function names and separators in the Amharic and English browser interfaces, with practical calculation examples.

Deck 0.7.0

Slides →

Create slide presentations with text, pictures, shapes, tables, charts, transitions and speaker notes. Edit in the browser, present from the current slide, and download an editable deck or a PDF.

Create, open and save presentations

Start a presentation, open an existing deck, and keep an editable downloaded copy.

Organize slides, layouts and themes

Build a consistent deck with slide layouts, sections, theme choices and master editing.

Write and format slide text

Add text boxes, style words and paragraphs, and create readable lists.

Draw, style and arrange slide objects

Use shapes, connectors, grouping and alignment to build clear diagrams.

Insert pictures and embedded media

Place images, adjust crops and understand the browser media limits.

Present data with tables and charts

Create tabular content and charts directly on presentation slides.

Animate objects and transition between slides

Control when objects appear and how the presentation advances.

Present slides, write notes and review content

Prepare speaker notes, run the slide show and check the deck before sharing.

Export presentations, PDFs and slide images

Download the right format for continued editing, viewing or printing.

Detailed reference

Slideshow controls, rehearsal and browser limits

A practical reference for advancing slides, blanking the screen, hidden slides, rehearsal and features that differ from desktop presenting.

Design 0.8.0

Design →

Create multipage layouts with frames, threaded text, styles, graphics and tables. Prepare print or digital documents in the browser and download native files, PDF, IDML or publishing exports.

Create, open and save page layouts

Set up a document and understand browser opening, placing and saving.

Manage pages, parent layouts and guides

Organize multipage documents with reusable page structure and alignment aids.

Write text and link frames

Flow stories through frames, work with overset text and use the Story Editor.

Control typography and reusable styles

Format characters and paragraphs, then reuse consistent styling throughout the document.

Place graphics and arrange layout objects

Fit images to frames, style objects and keep complex pages organized.

Build tables and structured publication content

Use tables, notes, cross-references and generated navigation inside page layouts.

Add links, bookmarks and editorial review

Prepare navigation and review information for digital documents.

Check color, graphics and overset before export

Use preflight and output previews to catch publication problems.

Export PDF, IDML, EPUB and page images

Download files for print, reading, exchange and digital publication.

Customize the workspace and find commands

Arrange panels, choose a workspace and find the tools needed for the current document.

Detailed reference

Arabic text, direction and imported typography

A detailed reference for imported text controls, supported composition rules, font requirements and explicit compatibility limitations.

CJK spacing, line breaking and imported rules

A detailed reference for imported text controls, supported composition rules, font requirements and explicit compatibility limitations.