Google Docs has added a bunch of new features. Two things which will stand-out among these features are AutoCorrect and Mobile edits. With AutoCorrect, you can type faster with fewer mistakes. Google Docs new documents editor supports editing on your mobile browser.
AutoCorrect
A feature to substitute text automatically. For example, if you type (c), the docs editor will replace it to ©. You can even add your own custom auto-corrects. To add custom auto-corrects, from your Google Docs editor go to Tools > Preferences. Add the word to be replaced in the ‘Replace’ field and the word to be used as replacement in the ‘With’ field. This feature is very much similar to what Microsoft Word offers except that there is no support for formatted replacement text yet. More details here.
LaTex in equations
Many LaTex shortcuts have been added to the equations editor. If you are familiar with the LaTex format, you will get to enjoy this feature. Check out the list of shortcuts added. Microsoft Word has good support for LaTex formatting with the help of plug-ins. More details here.
Mobile edits
Google Docs new documents editor supports editing documents on the go from your mobile browser. This is a much needed one and I no longer have to depend on any of the third party providers for this. This feature will be rolled in the next days to Android devices with Froyo (2.2) and iOS (3+). More details here.
-- Varun
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