Google has made it easier to sign and scan documents, create apps, and import CRM data, directly from your mobile with the introduction of Android add-ons for Docs and Sheets.

The integration of eight third-party add-ons for Docs and Sheets allow you to continue with work when you are away from your desk.

You will obviously need to have the Google Docs and Sheets apps installed on your Android device, as well as the relevant add-ons mentioned below to use any of these features.

Sign and scan documents on the go

DocuSign

The integration of DocuSign with Docs and Sheets allows you to sign documents or send documents to others for signature, directly within the app on your Android device.

To use the add-on, make sure you download the DocuSign app to your device. In Google Docs or Sheets, open the relevant document that you need to sign or send for signature. Tap the More icon > Add-Ons > DocuSign > select to either Send with DocuSign or Sign with DocuSign.

If you are sending a document for signature, then add the recipient and message. Alternatively, add your signature to the document.

PandaDoc

The PandaDoc add-on works in the same way as DocuSign, allowing you to send contracts, quotes, etc. to others to sign or to sign documents yourself directly from your mobile.

Download the PandaDoc app to your Android device. When you need to sign a document or send it externally for signature, simple select PandaDoc from the Add-Ons option in Google Docs or Sheets.

Scanbot

The Scanbot add-on allows you to easily scan printed documents using your mobile device. Using optical character recognition (OCR), Scanbot will then extract the printed information from the document and provide you with a final Google Doc that is editable.  

To get scanning, download the Scanbot app to your device. In Google Docs, tap the More icon > Add-Ons > Scanbot. Use your phone to scan the document, once done Scanbot will insert the text into a Google Doc.

Tip: If you are scanning multiple documents, simply use your phone to scan them successively. Scanbot will insert all the pages into the Google Doc in the same order.    

Customer relationship management (CRM) simplified

ProsperWorks

The ProsperWorks Android add-on brings the capabilities of the ProsperWorks Customer Report Builder directly to your Google Sheets.

Download the ProsperWorks app to your device and then access the add-on in Google Sheets. Once the CRM data has been pulled into the Sheet you can create reports and dashboards using the Sheets’ charting and reporting capabilities, directly from your mobile device.

Zoho CRM

Zoho CRM mobile add-on allows salespeople to import their CRM data in Google Sheets into Zoho CRM.

Download the Zoho CRM app to your device and then access the add-on in Google Sheets. At this stage, the Zoho CRM Android add-on is limited to importing Sheets’ content as contacts only, however, the company is looking to expand it to work across all Zoho CRM modules.

Easily create apps on your mobile device

AppSheet

The AppSheet Android add-on allows you to create mobile apps instantly using the data in your Google Sheet. In addition, the AppSheet add-on allows you to add new rows within the app, call phone numbers, drill down on data and view images.   

To create a mobile app, download the AppSheet app to your device. In Google Sheets, create a new Sheet > add your data > tap More icon > Add-ons > AppSheet add-on > name your app > launch your app. Any responses will automatically be added to your Sheet.

Watch it in action in the video below.

Quickly add citations to your documents

EasyBib

Adding citations to your Google Doc just got easier with the EasyBib Android add-on. The citation generator will automatically format citations by title or URL. You can also use your phone’s camera to capture a book’s barcode and the citation will be incorporated into your Google Doc.

Download the EasyBib app and access the add-on by going to Google Docs > tap the More icon > Add-Ons > EasyBib.

Teacher assistance

Teacher Aide

The final Android add-on for Google Docs and Sheets is Teacher Aide, that provides teachers with features like attendance tracking, seating charts, grade reports, assignments, etc.

Download the Teacher Aide app and access the add-on, under the Add-on section in Google Docs or Sheets.

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