How to make Google Drive files offline

If you aren't connected to the Internet, you can still view and edit files, including:

• Google Docs
  
• Google Sheets
  
• Google Slides
  

Save and open Google Docs, Sheets & Slides offline

Before you turn on offline access

• You must be connected to the internet.
  
• You must use the Google Chrome browser.
  
• Don't use private browsing.
  
• Install and turn on Google Docs Offline Chrome extension.
  
• Make sure you have enough available space on your device to save your files.
  

Open Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides offline

1. Open Chrome. Make sure you're signed in to Chrome.
   
2. Go to drive.google.com/drive/settings.
   

3. Check the box next to "Create, open, and edit your recent Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides files on this device while offline."

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Save Google Docs, Sheets & Slides for offline use

1. On your computer, go to drive.google.com.
   
2. Right click the Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides file you want to save offline.
   
3. Turn on "Available offline."
   

To save multiple files offline, press Shift or Command (Mac)/Ctrl (Windows) while you click other files.

Preview offline files

1. On your computer, go to drive.google.com.
   • Make sure you turn on offline access first.
     
2. At the top right, click Ready for offline .
   
3. Click Offline preview.
   

If you use a Google Account through work or school and have installed Drive File Stream, learn how to save files offline on your computer.

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