Can i edit docs on ipad

By the way, automatic versioning is another great reason to combine Word and Excel with the Google Cloud Connect toolbar.

And sharing files via Google Docs couldn't be easier--not even by using Microsoft's free Windows Live and SkyDrive services, which let you view but not edit Office files on an iPad or other mobile device. For me, Google Docs fits the bill without denting my wallet. Be respectful, keep it civil and stay on topic. We delete comments that violate our policy , which we encourage you to read.

Discussion threads can be closed at any time at our discretion. Dennis O'Reilly. June 13, p. After converting the Word version of a file to the native Google Docs format, you can open it for editing on an iPad. In addition, Office2 can also open and edit documents from Google Docs, SkyDrive and Dropbox, helping you edit your cloud documents from a variety of different online services.

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To share one of the files you uploaded to your Google Drive with others:. Open the file in the Google Docs app on your iPad by tapping its thumbnail image or its name in list view. Tap the Sharing icon at the top of the screen. Add the email addresses of the people you want to share the document with in the Add people or groups field of the Sharing pane. Assign privileges to the sharing recipients by choosing Viewer , Commenter , or Editor. Select Add a message and enter any information you want the recipients to have.

If you know that your iPad will be offline at some point, take advantage of the Google Docs app feature that lets you mark documents for access while offline. Open the document in the Google Docs app for iPad. Tap the menu icon to open the information panel for the document. Turn on the slider next to Available offline. You will see a confirmation that says, "File now available offline. When you are offline, open your Google Docs app and look for the Available offline icon on any document you marked as available.

Open the document and edit it as usual on your iPad. Any changes you make sync with your Google Drive account the next time your iPad is online. Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Use precise geolocation data. Select personalised content.

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