Creating a new Google Doc is a very simple process and there are multiple ways to do it.

One of the quickest methods is to use a specific URL. This article will explain what that URL is and provide some alternative ways to create new Google Docs.

The default method: docs.google.com

The most direct URL to create a new Google Doc is https://docs.google.com/document/create. This method bypasses the standard Google Docs interface, offering a quicker start.

Alternative URLs

Google offers several variations of this shortcut to help users quickly create documents:

• docs.new
• doc.new
• document.new

The docs.new shortcut is part of a broader set of similar shortcuts for other Google Workspace applications.

Other Google Workspace URL Shortcuts

Google workspace Application	Shortcut
Google Docs	docs.new
Google Sheets	sheets.new
Google Slides	slides.new
Google Forms	forms.new
Google Sites	sites.new
Google Keep	keep.new
Google Calendar	cal.new
Google Meet	meet.new
Google Drawings	drawings.new

Alternative ways to create a new Google Doc

While docs.new is a handy shortcut, there are other methods you can use to create a new Google Doc:

• From the Google Docs homepage:
  1. Go to docs.google.com.
  2. Click the "blank document" button in the top left corner of the screen to create a new blank document.
• From Google Drive:
  1. Go to drive.google.com.
  2. Click the "New" button in the top left corner.
  3. Select "Google Docs" from the dropdown menu.
• From the Google App Launcher:
  1. Click the Google App Launcher (nine dots) in the top right corner of your browser when logged into a Google service.
  2. Select "Docs" from the list of apps.
  3. Click the "blank document" button to create a new blank document.

Conclusion

Using docs.new is the fastest way to create a new Google Doc directly from your browser. However, the other methods provided offer alternative routes depending on your current workflow and where you are within the Google ecosystem. All these methods will efficiently create a new, blank document for you to work on.