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docs.new

What This Does

docs.new is a Google shortcut URL that immediately creates a new Google Doc in your default account.

Why It's Useful

Drive → New → Doc is four clicks too many when you need to capture an idea now.

How to Do It

  1. Type docs.new in Chrome's address bar
  2. Press Enter—a blank Doc opens instantly
  3. Bookmark it or add to your bookmarks bar
  4. Confirm your default Google account first

Try This Now

Open docs.new and confirm which account owns the new file.

Mental Hook: Three keystrokes to a new Doc.