The Google Docs settings menu is beautifully sparse. Navigate to and click on the three-lined 'hamburger menu' in the upper-left hand corner. First of all, you'll need to do these set-up steps while you're still online AND using Chrome or Edge as your web browser Google Docs Offline won't work with any other browser besides Chrome or Edge.Ģ. Setting Up Google Docs/Sheets/Slides Offlineġ.

This article will walk you through how to set-up offline access to the Google Workspace of applications, how to use Docs/Sheets/Slides when you're offline, and identify some disclaimers and issues you'll need to be aware of. Right?Īctually, it IS possible to use Docs, Sheets, and Slides when you're offline, but, like with Gmail Offline, it takes a little preparation in advance and (of course) comes with a few disclaimers. This means that you can't use Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides when you don't have an internet connection. A common criticism of the Google Workspace of applications is that they're accessed through a web browser.

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