Makes editing more accessible for Office files stored in Google Drive

Google may prefer you to utilize Docs, Sheets, and Slides, yet it additionally realizes that many individuals are dedicated clients of Microsoft Office devices.

Improved local altering for Office documents beginning turning out to Google’s Android applications a month ago, and now the company is making it simpler to enter the Office editing mode from Google Drive on the web.

Presently when you double tap on an Office file, Drive will open the document up straightforwardly in Office editing mode. Previously, it would default to showing a see of the document which required another snap to open it for altering.

Google takes note of that the see mode can even now be gotten to by right clicking and choosing Preview, of by holding down the “P” key while double tapping the file.

This new conduct applies to all viable Office records like .docx, .doc, .ppt, .pptx, .xls, .xlsx, and .xlsm. It doesn’t, nonetheless, influence secret word secured documents, which will keep on defaulting to opening in Preview mode.

The change has started turning out to some Drive clients currently, yet may take some time longer to be completely conveyed. It’s a little update when it’s all said and done, yet one that should make opening and altering reports quicker and simpler than it has been previously.