+

Cookies on the Business Insider India website

Business Insider India has updated its Privacy and Cookie policy. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the better experience on our website. If you continue without changing your settings, we\'ll assume that you are happy to receive all cookies on the Business Insider India website. However, you can change your cookie setting at any time by clicking on our Cookie Policy at any time. You can also see our Privacy Policy.

Close
HomeQuizzoneWhatsappShare Flash Reads
 

Google used this woman's name on all its Docs templates - and she's spent the last 2 years dealing with confused and angry messages

Jul 12, 2016, 01:40 IST

Casey Baumer

Casey Baumer got her first message about Google Docs roughly two years ago.

Advertisement

"A friend called and asked her, 'Uhh, did you know your name is the Google Docs name?' And I had no idea what she was talking about," the 20-something food stylist tells Business Insider.

It didn't take her long to figure it out.

If you've ever used one of Google's apps like Docs or Slides, you may have seen her name slapped at the top of an example resume or plastered on a project template.

Google uses "Casey Baumer" as the randomly generated dummy name on all of its document prompts.

Advertisement

Google

A Google spokesperson says that the company decided to use that name instead of something like John Smith or Jane in the spirit of creativity, but the decision ultimately caused the real Casey Baumer to receive dozens of angry or confused messages.

Here's the story:

You are subscribed to notifications!
Looks like you've blocked notifications!
Next Article