In this exercise, you will gain hands-on experience with a Software as a Service (SaaS) application. We will use Google Docs, a popular SaaS application, to create, edit, and share a document. This exercise will help you understand the functionalities and benefits of using SaaS applications.

• Create a Google account (if you don't have one).
• Access Google Docs.
• Create and edit a document.
• Share the document with others.
• Collaborate in real-time.

If you already have a Google account, you can skip this step.

1. Go to Google Account Creation.
2. Fill in the required information (First name, Last name, Username, Password).
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account creation process.

1. Open your web browser and go to Google Docs.
2. Sign in with your Google account credentials.

1. Once you are in Google Docs, click on the Blank template to create a new document.

1. Add a title to your document by clicking on the Untitled document text at the top left and typing "My First SaaS Document".
2. In the document body, type the following text:

   This is my first document created using Google Docs.
   Google Docs is a SaaS application that allows users to create, edit, and share documents online.
   

3. Format the text by making the first line bold and the second line italic.

1. Click on the Share button at the top right of the screen.
2. In the "Share with people and groups" dialog, enter the email address of a colleague or friend.
3. Set the permission level to Editor to allow them to edit the document.
4. Click Send.

1. Ask your colleague or friend to open the document.
2. Both of you can now edit the document simultaneously. Notice how changes appear in real-time.
3. Use the Comments feature to leave a comment on a specific part of the text. Highlight the text, right-click, and select Comment.

1. Create a Google account (if you don't have one).
2. Access Google Docs and create a new document titled "My First SaaS Document".
3. Add the provided text and format it as instructed.
4. Share the document with a colleague or friend and collaborate in real-time.

1. Google Account Creation: Follow the steps provided in Step 1.
2. Access Google Docs: Follow the steps provided in Step 2.
3. Create and Edit Document: Follow the steps provided in Step 3 and Step 4.
4. Share Document: Follow the steps provided in Step 5.
5. Collaborate in Real-Time: Follow the steps provided in Step 6.

• Mistake: Forgetting to set the correct permission level when sharing the document.
  • Tip: Always double-check the permission settings to ensure the recipient has the appropriate access level.
• Mistake: Not saving the document title.
  • Tip: Make sure to click on the title area and type the desired title to save it.
• Mistake: Not seeing real-time changes.
  • Tip: Ensure both users are connected to the internet and have the document open simultaneously.

In this exercise, you have learned how to use a SaaS application, Google Docs, to create, edit, share, and collaborate on a document. This hands-on experience demonstrates the convenience and efficiency of SaaS applications in a real-world scenario. You are now better equipped to leverage SaaS solutions in your professional and personal projects.