How to Use Google Docs Offline: Two Ways to Create, Edit Documents Without Internet

Google Docs is known for creating documents that can be edited and shared online. But, did you know there’s also a way to access the service offline? When you don’t have access to the internet and want to edit a document, you can always get the job done. Google Docs works offline and on smartphones and computers. Follow this guide to learn how to use Google Docs offline.

Google Docs: How to use it offline on your computer

To make Google Docs work offline on your computer, you need to install Google Chrome and the Chrome extension. Please follow the steps below to get started.

1. On your computer, download Google Chrome.
2. Download the Google Docs Offline extension now from the Chrome Web Store.
3. After adding the extension to Google Chrome, open Google Docs in new tab.
4. On the home page, click burger icon > Go to set up > Enable Offline.
5. Thereafter, when you turn off the Internet and open Google Docs on Chrome, you will be able to access your documents offline.
6. To keep an offline copy of a specific document, click three dots icon Just next to the file and enable Available offline.

Google Docs: How to use it offline on your smartphone

Using Google Docs offline on your smartphone is even easier. Please follow the steps below.

1. Make sure you have the Google Docs app downloaded on your smartphone. It’s available on the App Store and Google Play.
2. After installing Google Docs, Open Application > Click burger icon > Go to set up.
3. On the next screen, enable Make recent files available offline.
4. Likewise, to keep an offline copy of a specific document, click three dots icon Next to Files and click Available offline. You will notice that a circle with a check mark inside will appear next to the file. This means your file is now available offline.

These two methods allow you to use Google Docs without an Internet connection. This allows you to edit and save files offline without worrying about losing them. Of course, once you’re connected to the internet, your files are automatically saved in the cloud.

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