How to View and Edit Microsoft Office Files Directly in Chrome Browser

How to View and Edit Microsoft Office Files Directly in Chrome Browser-: If you use a Chromebook, you’ve already been enjoying the ability to open Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files directly in your browser. If you’re running Chrome Beta on Windows or Mac and install the Chrome Office Viewer (Beta) extension, you’ll be able to click a link to an Office file and open it directly in Chrome.

In addition to saving you time, the Chrome Office Viewer also protects you from malware delivered via Office files. Just like with web pages and PDFs, A specialized sandbox to impede attackers who use compromised Office files to try to steal private information or monitor your activities.

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How to View and Edit Microsoft Office Files Directly in Chrome Browser-:

Once the extension is installed, Office files that you drag into Chrome, open in Gmail, Google Drive, and more, will be opened in Docs, Sheets, and Slides for viewing and editing.

You can save each file back to its original Office format, or convert it to Docs, Sheets, or Slides to unlock more features, like inviting others to edit with you, commenting, chat, and more.

Please note that Office files cannot be edited in the classic version of Drive. The new Google Drive is gradually rolling out to all users via the Settings menu. If you don’t see the option to try the new look, check back again shortly. Learn more here: https://support.google.com/drive/?p=new_drive.

Formats supported:
.doc
.docx
.xls
.xlsx
.ppt
.pptx

Please note: This extension is already installed on Chrome OS by default.

By installing this item, you agree to the Google Terms of Service and Privacy Policy at https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/.
To give it a try on Windows or Mac:

Get Chrome Beta
Install the Chrome Office Viewer (Beta) extension
Start clicking your favourite Word docs, Excel spreadsheets, and PowerPoint slides on the web

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