Debate Template is a Google Docs add-on that allows for easier debating using Google Docs or a Chromebook.
Go to the Chrome Webstore and install the Debate Template Add-On
Key Features
- Header commands (Pocket, Hat, Block, Tag)
- Card cutting commands (Cite, Emphasis, Highlight, Clear, Shrink, Condense)
- Speech control commands (Open, New, Send to Speech)
- Built in Debate Timer with presets
- Full Screen mode (View => Full Screen) enables "viewing" mode where cards can be marked and the up and down arrow keys function as page up and page down keys
Important Usage Notes
- To use this add-on, you have to have an internet connection. Not all tournaments have wifi, so be ready to use a hot spot. If you enable offline editing, you will still have access to your files.
- Google Docs starts to have problems with really large files. So your 1000 page impact defense file might take a long time to load. Consider splitting files into several smaller files.
- Google Docs cannot edit Word docs, so you cannot use the add-on with your Word files directly. Google Docs allows you to make a Google Doc version of the file, which you can then edit with the add-on.
Visit the official site for more information.
- Email Matthew Fahrenbacher, the creator of the add-on, at matfah@d219.org.
- Create an issue on this repository.