The UI of Google Docs very much resembles any other professional word document application currently on the market, which enables almost anyone to easily switch to this FREE web app. Created files can be managed in the cloud, tagged and archived, or be saved to a local copy in any of the supported file formats ( DOC, DOCX, ODF, HTML, PDF, RTX, plain text, and others).

Documents hosted in the cloud can be created, opened, viewed, edited, reviewed, and talked about directly from the browser page or standalone apps by multiple users, with real-time tracking of their cursor positions and characters they are typing.Īll changes are tracked and saved by Google servers, with built-in support for revision history tracking, real-time sidebar chat, and much more. One of the most important features of Google Docs is powered by the Cloud, and it allows users from all around the world to effortlessly collaborate and edit documents in real-time. Featuring full compatibility with Microsoft Office file formats and with a wide array of advanced options that are found in many other word processing apps, this application today represents a cornerstone of word processing for millions of users from around the world, including home users, students, and businesses and organizations of all sizes. Primarily accessible from inside any modern web browser (but optimized for use in Google Chrome browser) Google Docs for Windows PC can today also be accessed from standalone mobile apps, Chrome OS, and a standalone Windows desktop application.

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